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Historical Highlights: Key Events in Charles Town's Legacy

This Week in West Virginia History The West Virginia Daily News | Wednesday, November 26, 2025 By Staff This Week in West Virginia History, published by The West Virginia Daily News, highlights significant events from November 30 to December 6. Notably, the execution of abolitionist John Brown in Charles Town on

Local Organizations Benefit from $16M in Crime Victim Grants

Governor Patrick Morrisey Announces $16 Million in Grant Awards for West Virginia Victims of Crime The West Virginia Daily News | Thursday, November 20, 2025 By Staff Governor Patrick Morrisey announced over $16 million in VOCA grants to aid crime victims in West Virginia, promoting dignity and care for those affected

Harpers Ferry Hosts Expansion of CBP Training Facility

Congressman Moore Introduces Bill to Expand CBP’s Advanced Training Facility in Harpers Ferry The West Virginia Daily News | Monday, November 17, 2025 By Staff In a significant move for the region, Congressman Riley M. Moore has introduced legislation aimed at transferring land between U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Local Markets in Charles Town & Shepherdstown Win Mini-Grants

West Virginia Farmers Market Association Announces 2025 Mini-Grant Awardees The West Virginia Daily News | Tuesday, November 11, 2025 By Staff The West Virginia Farmers Market Association (WVFMA) has awarded its 2025 Mini-Grant Program to 17 innovative markets and farm businesses, enhancing community connections through local food access and resilience. Among

Harpers Ferry Leaders Celebrate Bridge Day’s Uninterrupted Plans

Gov. Patrick Morrisey: Bridge Day Will Go On As Planned Despite Government Shutdown The West Virginia Daily News | Tuesday, October 14, 2025 By Staff Governor Patrick Morrisey has announced that Bridge Day will proceed as planned despite the government shutdown, ensuring operations at New River Gorge National Park and Harpers

Local Dealer Wins $130K in State Firearms Auction from Charles Town

Treasurer Pack Announces Winning Bid from September Online Firearms Auction is from West Virginia The West Virginia Daily News | Tuesday, October 7, 2025 By Staff In a significant development for local law enforcement funding, State Treasurer Larry Pack announced that the winning bid of $130,100 from the September online

Morrisey Ensures Harpers Ferry National Park Remains Open Amid Shutdown

Governor Patrick Morrisey Works With Trump Administration to Reopen West Virginia’s National Parks Amid Federal Government Shutdown The West Virginia Daily News | Friday, October 3, 2025 By Staff In response to the recent federal government shutdown, Governor Patrick Morrisey has signed a donation agreement to keep national parks like