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Kearneysville's Jefferson Rentals Expands with New Facility

Kearneysville's Jefferson Rentals Expands with New Facility

Jefferson Rentals, LLC announces expansion with new 12,000-square-foot facility The Journal | Tuesday, October 21, 2025 By Staff In a significant move for the local economy, Jefferson Rentals, LLC has announced the opening of a new 12,000-square-foot warehouse in Kearneysville, poised to enhance their party rental services and support

Harpers Ferry CVB Wins Best Marketing Award at Tourism Event

Harpers Ferry CVB Wins Best Marketing Award at Tourism Event

Jefferson County CVB honored at annual Almost Heaven Achievement Awards The Journal | Tuesday, October 21, 2025 By Staff The Jefferson County Convention & Visitors Bureau was recently awarded the Almost Heaven Achievement Award for the Best Advertising and Marketing Campaign during the annual Governors Conference on Tourism at the Marriott

Arrest Made in Charles Town Shooting Case after Two Months

Arrest Made in Charles Town Shooting Case after Two Months

Fugitive arrested in connection to August shooting in Charles Town The Journal | Tuesday, October 21, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal reports that Curtis Edward Bailey, a suspect in a targeted shooting incident from August in Charles Town, was arrested in Baltimore on October 15. His capture followed a collaborative

Driswood Elementary School Receives Music Grant in Shenandoah Junction

Driswood Elementary School Receives Music Grant in Shenandoah Junction

Friends of Music gives grant to Driswood Elementary School The Journal | Tuesday, October 21, 2025 By Staff The Journal reports that Friends of Music has awarded a $300 grant to Driswood Elementary School in Shenandoah Junction, enabling the purchase of an alto xylophone and music stands for the benefit of

Tunes for Todd Benefit Concert in Charles Town Oct. 26

Tunes for Todd benefit Oct. 26 The Journal | Tuesday, October 21, 2025 By Staff The Journal reports on the upcoming benefit concert, Tunes for Todd, set for October 26 at The Depot in Charles Town. This event aims to raise funds for Todd’s recovery and needs, featuring local musicians,

Royal Gala Launches 46th Mountain State Apple Festival in Charles Town

Royal Gala Launches 46th Mountain State Apple Festival in Charles Town

Royal Gala marks the beginning of the 46th annual Mountain State Apple Harvest Festival The Journal | Tuesday, October 21, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The 46th annual Mountain State Apple Harvest Festival commenced in Charles Town with the Royal Gala, honoring contributors and local figures, including grand marshal Jessica Lynch, Honored

Shepherd University Hosts War Hero’s Story for StoryCorps

Shepherd University Hosts War Hero’s Story for StoryCorps

Navy Seal commander tells his story for ongoing U.S. Library of Congress project The Journal | Tuesday, October 21, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal highlights the ongoing StoryCorps project, which has gathered over 2,000 life stories since 2003 for the U.S. Library of Congress. Recently, at the