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Storm Causes Roof Damage and Evacuations in Charles Town

Storm Causes Roof Damage and Evacuations in Charles Town

Storm blew roof off Charles Towers Apartments, 87 evacuated The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, July 17, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway A storm in Charles Town led to the evacuation of 87 residents from Charles Towers Apartments after half the building's roof was ripped off by strong winds. The

Cost of Courthouse Upgrades in Charles Town Rises by $2.5M

Cost of Courthouse Upgrades in Charles Town Rises by $2.5M

Security upgrade cost estimate for new courthouse grows $2.5M The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, July 17, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Spirit of Jefferson reports that following the purchase of two buildings in Charles Town, the Jefferson County Commission has encountered a $2.5 million increase in the estimated

Charles Town Utility Board's Case Against American Water

Charles Town Utility Board's Case Against American Water

JCC joins CTUB as a formal intervenor in West Virginia American Water case The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, July 17, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway During a special meeting, the Jefferson County Commission expressed its unanimous backing for the Charles Town Utility Board's complaint against West Virginia American Water.

Local Attorneys Call for Action on Charles Town's Dangerous Intersections

Local Attorneys Call for Action on Charles Town's Dangerous Intersections

People are getting hurt. Why isn’t more being done? The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, July 17, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In 'The Spirit of Jefferson,' personal injury attorneys Andrew and Stephen Skinner address the alarming frequency of serious accidents at dangerous intersections in towns like Charles Town

New Romance-Themed Bookstore Opens in Charles Town

New Romance-Themed Bookstore Opens in Charles Town

Romance is in the air at new Charles Town bookstore The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, July 16, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Miss Willa’s Bookshop is set to open in Charles Town on July 26, specializing in romance novels with unique themes, under the ownership of best-selling author Jennifer Armentrout.

Rezbar & Dee: A Vintage Haven Emerges in Charles Town

Rezbar & Dee: A Vintage Haven Emerges in Charles Town

From pop-up to downtown: Rezbar & Dee brings a fresh vibe to Charles Town The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, July 16, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Rezbar & Dee, a vintage clothing store in Charles Town, is the vision of owner Hannah Sindi, who has successfully transitioned from pop-ups to her

Residents Voice Concern Over Development Authority Changes

Residents Voice Concern Over Development Authority Changes

LETTER: Keep D.C.-style politics out of Jefferson County The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, July 16, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway A recent letter published in The Spirit of Jefferson highlights growing concerns among citizens about the abrupt dismissal of the Jefferson County Development Authority Board by the county commission.