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Brent Manuel Named City Manager for Charles Town

Brent Manuel Named City Manager for Charles Town

Charles Town's new city manager brings experience from Maryland, Virginia The Spirit of Jefferson | Tuesday, August 26, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Spirit of Jefferson reports that Brent Manuel has been appointed as the new city manager for Charles Town, following a thorough hiring process that began in

Kearneysville's Birdhill Meadows Approved; Ranson Subdivision Stalled

Kearneysville's Birdhill Meadows Approved; Ranson Subdivision Stalled

Kearneysville-area housing project approved, Ranson zoning change delayed The Spirit of Jefferson | Tuesday, August 26, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Spirit of Jefferson reports on a recent development in Kearneysville, where the Jefferson County Planning Commission approved phase one of Birdhill Meadows, a housing project set to include 720 homes.

Charles Town Council Member Opposes City Purchase of County Buildings

Charles Town Council Member Opposes City Purchase of County Buildings

LETTER: Thanks, but no thanks – a better way for downtown The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, August 21, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent letter published by The Spirit of Jefferson, a Charles Town council member commended the Jefferson County Commission for purchasing new buildings on Lawrence and North George

Charles Town's African American Cemetery Finally Honored

Charles Town's African American Cemetery Finally Honored

City dedicates long-neglected African American cemetery The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, August 21, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On August 17, city officials and community members gathered in Charles Town to dedicate a new monument and grave markers at the long-neglected African American Cemetery. Linda Downing Ballard, a committee member formed

Local Washington High Senior Saves Neighbor in Crisis

Local Washington High Senior Saves Neighbor in Crisis

Locust Hill-area teenager helps assist neighbor in life threatening condition The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, August 20, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway A local high school senior, Brandtley Lawson from Washington High School, played a crucial role in the rescue of his neighbor, Claude Jones, who was found unconscious on August

Shooting in Charles Town Sparks Police Manhunt

Shooting in Charles Town Sparks Police Manhunt

Shooting in downtown Charles Town leaves one wounded, sends law enforcement on manhunt The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, August 20, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway A shooting incident in downtown Charles Town, W.Va., around noon today left one person wounded, prompting a manhunt by local police and law enforcement agencies.

Charles Town Launches Enhanced MGO Connect Customer Portal

Charles Town Launches Enhanced MGO Connect Customer Portal

Jefferson County Permits and Inspections offering new customer portal The Spirit of Jefferson | Tuesday, August 19, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Spirit of Jefferson reports that the Office of Building Permits and Inspections in Charles Town is launching the new MGO Connect customer portal on August 25, 2025. This upgraded