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Remembering John Brown's Legacy in Harpers Ferry

Between the Rivers: You cannot deny history The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 16, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Spirit of Jefferson reflects on the pivotal role of John Brown’s raid on Harpers Ferry in the fight against slavery, connecting its historical significance to present-day discussions on race and

Charles Town Weighs Roundabout Proposal Amid Safety Concerns

Charles Town Weighs Roundabout Proposal Amid Safety Concerns

Route 51 intersection upgrades in Charles Town are up in the air as Department of Highways rethinks priorities The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 16, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent article from The Spirit of Jefferson, Mayor Mike George of Charles Town highlighted a critical decision facing the

Local Leaders Explore Bike and Walking Trail Extensions Along Route 9

Local Leaders Explore Bike and Walking Trail Extensions Along Route 9

Federal planning org studies extending bike and walking path from Rt. 9 into local towns; Finished trail system to span from Charles Town to Martinsburg The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 16, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On October 7, a team of traffic engineers, urban planners, and local officials, including

Cara Keys Celebrated as Local Woman of Distinction by Girl Scouts

Keys named Woman of Distinction at annual Girl Scouts ceremony The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 16, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Cara Keys, the only female county commissioner in the Eastern Panhandle, was honored as a Woman of Distinction by the Girl Scouts of Nation’s Capital Council for her

Middleway Day Festival Brings Community Together in Spirit

Middleway Day Festival Brings Community Together in Spirit

Celebration on Middleway Day: that’s the spirit in more ways than one The Spirit of Jefferson | Monday, October 13, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On Saturday, Middleway thrived during its annual Middleway Day festival, drawing hundreds of visitors to celebrate the town's rich history and community spirit. Organized

Shepherdstown Rotary Installs 'Almost Heaven' Swing at Park

Shepherdstown Rotary Installs 'Almost Heaven' Swing at Park

Shepherdstown Rotary excepts 'Almost Heaven' swing at James Rumsey park to start generating tourism in November The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 9, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Rotary Club of Shepherdstown is set to enhance local tourism by installing an 'Almost Heaven' swing along with

Local Superintendents Discuss Legislative Impact on Schools

Local Superintendents Discuss Legislative Impact on Schools

From cell phones to discipline, panhandle superintendents have mixed feelings on bills The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 9, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent public panel, superintendents from Eastern Panhandle schools, including leaders from Jefferson, Berkeley, and Morgan counties, discussed the impact of West Virginia's legislature