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Community Honors John Lewis with Civil Rights Protest in Charles Town

Community Honors John Lewis with Civil Rights Protest in Charles Town

Hundreds rally in Charles Town to honor John Lewis, push for civil rights in “Good Trouble” Protest The Journal | Saturday, July 19, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In downtown Charles Town, over 250 residents gathered for a 'Good Trouble' protest honoring Civil Rights leader John Lewis on the anniversary

Charles Town Historical Artifacts Donated to Local Institutions

Charles Town Historical Artifacts Donated to Local Institutions

APUS donates thousands of historical items to local and military Institutions The Journal | Friday, July 18, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal reports that the American Public University System has donated over 7,500 historical items, including documents and artifacts from its recently closed Richard G. Trefry Library in Charles

Ranson Residents Relocate to Hotels After Storm Damage

Ranson Residents Relocate to Hotels After Storm Damage

Displaced residents move to hotels as Charles Towers is repaired The Journal | Friday, July 18, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Following a recent storm that damaged Charles Towers in Ranson by tearing off its roof, displaced residents have relocated to nearby hotels after initially finding refuge at the Ranson Civic Center.

Suspicious Activity Reported Near Tally Ho and Fox Glen

Police Logs for July 20, 2025 The Journal | Friday, July 18, 2025 By Staff In its latest police logs, The Journal details an incident involving a suspicious person reported late at night on Tally Ho Dr. near Fox Glen Dr. This occurrence is part of ongoing law enforcement activities in

Community Gathers to Discuss Washington Street Building Futures

Community Gathers to Discuss Washington Street Building Futures

Community weighs future of historical Washington Street buildings The Journal | Friday, July 18, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Jefferson County Commission hosted a public discussion at the new government complex in Charles Town regarding the future of historical buildings on Washington Street. Key figures in local governance and organizations, such

Concerns Grow Over Foreign Ownership of Property in Charles Town

Journal Junctions for July 20, 2025 The Journal | Friday, July 18, 2025 By Staff In an alarming trend noted by The Journal, residents of Charles Town express concern over the increasing foreign ownership of American real estate, with projections indicating that China could control up to 80% of properties in

Community Rallies in Charles Town After Devastating Storms

In the face of the storm The Journal | Thursday, July 17, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In the wake of destructive storms that hit Charles Town on Wednesday, the community came together in a remarkable show of solidarity. Volunteers joined forces with city staff to clear debris and ensure safety, while