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Strong Towns Movement Launches in Charles Town for Local Development

Strong Towns Movement Launches in Charles Town for Local Development

A ‘bottom-up’ movement, Strong Towns, comes to Jefferson County hoping to drive community action The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, July 9, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway A new grassroots initiative, Strong Towns of Jefferson County, held its inaugural meeting at Jefferson County Memorial Park in Charles Town, emphasizing a community-driven approach

Planning Commission to Update Solar and Housing Zoning

Planning Commission to Update Solar and Housing Zoning

Planning Commission to start solar, data center, housing zone changes The Spirit of Jefferson | Tuesday, July 8, 2025 By Staff The Spirit of Jefferson reports that the local Planning Commission is set to initiate zoning ordinance changes affecting solar power projects, data centers, and rural housing developments. This process will

Transformative One Big Beautiful Bill Enhances Local Economy

Transformative One Big Beautiful Bill Enhances Local Economy

MOORE: 'One Big Beautiful Bill delivers for West Virginia' The Spirit of Jefferson | Friday, July 4, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a transformative move for the region, Congressman Riley M. Moore highlights the One Big Beautiful Bill signed by President Trump, aimed at addressing long-standing issues faced by

Safety Improvements Proposed for Charles Town's Washington Street

Safety Improvements Proposed for Charles Town's Washington Street

Federal transportation organization recommends $6.7M safety upgrades to Washington Street The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, July 3, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Spirit of Jefferson reports that the Hagerstown/Eastern Panhandle Metropolitan Planning Organization has proposed over $6.7 million in safety upgrades for Washington Street in Charles Town.

Charles Town's Matt Harvey Nominated for U.S. Attorney

Charles Town's Matt Harvey Nominated for U.S. Attorney

Harvey nominated by President Trump for U.S. Attorney for Northern District of West Virginia The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, July 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a significant recognition of his hard work and dedication, Matt Harvey, the prosecutor from the small town of Charles Town, has been nominated

Keith Lowry Retires from Leadership of JCCM in Charles Town

Keith Lowry Retires from Leadership of JCCM in Charles Town

Lowry stepping down from Jefferson County Community Ministries after five years at the helm The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, July 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway After five impactful years as executive director, Keith Lowry will retire from Jefferson County Community Ministries in Charles Town. Known for his deeply rooted commitment

Charles Town's Historic Building Purchase Redefines Local Development

Charles Town's Historic Building Purchase Redefines Local Development

Majdi: JCC buying state-of-the-art facilities is the 'deal of the century' The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, July 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a surprising turn of events, local leaders from Charles Town celebrated a transformative $23.552 million purchase of two state-of-the-art, energy-efficient buildings from the American