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Tradewinds Flooring in Charles Town Announces Liquidation Sale

Tradewinds Flooring in Charles Town Announces Liquidation Sale

Tradewinds Flooring to hold liquidation and estate sale as business closes The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, February 26, 2025 By Staff Tradewinds Flooring, located on W. Washington St. in Charles Town, is set to hold a liquidation and estate sale from Thursday to Sunday amid its closure. The event, offering

Local Commissioners Approve Legal Fee Reimbursement for Krouse and Jackson

Local Commissioners Approve Legal Fee Reimbursement for Krouse and Jackson

Commission pays $43K in legal costs for Krouse and Jackson, sends them a bill The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, February 26, 2025 By Erik Anderson In a recent meeting reported by The Spirit of Jefferson, the local commissioners unanimously decided to reimburse $43,000 in legal fees related to the

Harpers Ferry Schools Launch Program to Combat Drug Addiction Trauma

Harpers Ferry Schools Launch Program to Combat Drug Addiction Trauma

County schools receive funds to develop a drug-addiction trauma prevention program The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, February 26, 2025 By Bonnie Williamson Spirit The Spirit of Jefferson reports that the local school system has received a $50,000 grant for its Prevention Education Project, aimed at high school students affected

Charles Town City Council Secures American Public University Land

Charles Town City Council Secures American Public University Land

Charles Town city council finalizes sale of American Public University System property The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, February 26, 2025 By Staff The Spirit of Jefferson reports that the Charles Town city council has finalized the sale of a 2.8-acre vacant property formerly owned by the American Public University

Ranson Man Charged with Strangling Girlfriend

Ranson Man Charged with Strangling Girlfriend

Ranson man accused of strangling girlfriend The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, February 26, 2025 By Staff In Ranson, a 36-year-old man, George Daniel Saum, faces a felony strangulation charge after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend at their home. Saum pleaded not guilty in court and was released on a $30,000

Mike George Runs for Mayor of Charles Town After Trainor's Exit

Mike George Runs for Mayor of Charles Town After Trainor's Exit

Councilman Mike George announces run for Charles Town mayor The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, February 26, 2025 By Erik Anderson Mike George, a long-serving member of the Charles Town City Council, has announced his candidacy for mayor following the decision of incumbent Bob Trainor not to seek re-election. With 52

Local Leaders Oppose New High-Voltage Power Lines

Local Leaders Oppose New High-Voltage Power Lines

Commission votes to take stance against new power lines The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, February 26, 2025 By Erik Anderson In response to concerns raised by a local citizens’ group, the Jefferson County Commission has officially opposed the expansion of high-voltage power transmission lines planned by PJM Interconnection through the