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Winter Weather Preparedness Tips for Charles Town Residents

Be prepared for winter weather The Journal | Monday, February 10, 2025 By Toni Milbourne As winter weather approaches, residents in Charles Town and surrounding areas are urged to prepare for potentially hazardous conditions, according to insights provided by The Journal and the local Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.

BCT's Alice Frazier Advocates for Small Business Support in Charles Town

BCT's Alice Frazier Advocates for Small Business Support in Charles Town

BCT's Alice Frazier testifies before House Committee on Small Business The Journal | Friday, February 7, 2025 By Toni Milbourne Alice Frazier, CEO of BCT-Bank of Charles, testified recently before the House Small Business Committee, advocating for regulatory and tax relief to enhance lending for local small businesses. Frazier

Emergency Response Report: Key Incidents in Ranson and Charles Town

Fire and EMS for Feb. 7 The Journal | Friday, February 7, 2025 By Toni Milbourne On February 5, emergency services in Berkeley and Jefferson counties responded to a wide range of incidents, including breathing problems, stroke cases, and psychiatric emergencies. Significant calls from areas such as Ranson and Charles Town

Summit Point's Tumblin Terminated After Whistleblowing Struggles

Summit Point's Tumblin Terminated After Whistleblowing Struggles

FBI employee, whistleblower loses job after years-long fight The Journal | Tuesday, February 4, 2025 By Toni Milbourne Teresa Tumblin, a Summit Point resident and former FBI employee, faced significant retaliation after whistleblowing on misconduct within the agency over a decade ago. Despite her exemplary performance, she was repeatedly marginalized, ultimately

Local Legislators Address Community Concerns in Charles Town

Local Legislators Address Community Concerns in Charles Town

Legislators host town hall meeting in Charles Town The Journal | Tuesday, February 4, 2025 By Toni Milbourne During a recent town hall meeting at Corner Connection in Charles Town, members of the Eastern Panhandle legislative delegation addressed public concerns including the requirement for Certificates of Need (CoNs) in the medical

Atmosphere to Perform at Charles Town's Event Center

Atmosphere to Perform at Charles Town's Event Center

Hollywood Casino’s Event center to welcome ‘Atmosphere’ The Journal | Monday, February 3, 2025 By Toni Milbourne Atmosphere, the renowned hip-hop duo, is set to perform for the first time in West Virginia on February 15 at the Event Center in Charles Town. The event, part of their 'Imagine

Charles Town Man Convicted on Multiple Charges After Police Chase

Charles Town Man Convicted on Multiple Charges After Police Chase

Gillis convicted on multiple charges in Jefferson County The Journal | Monday, February 3, 2025 By Toni Milbourne David Bernard Gillis was convicted in Charles Town for multiple offenses, including attempted unlawful assault on a police officer, after fleeing from a traffic stop in November 2023. The incident involved Gillis firing