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Teresa Tumblin's Whistleblower Case Highlights Need for Reform in Charles Town

Teresa Tumblin's Whistleblower Case Highlights Need for Reform in Charles Town

Tumblin’s whistleblower case to be highlighted as National Whistleblower Day approaches The Journal | Friday, April 4, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent article from The Journal, local resident Teresa Tumblin's whistleblower case against the FBI brings attention to issues of retaliation within federal agencies and highlights

Charles Town Welcomes New Marketing VP at WVU Medicine

Charles Town Welcomes New Marketing VP at WVU Medicine

Constable to serve as vice president of marketing and communications for WVU Medicine’s eastern region The Journal | Thursday, April 3, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Mark O’Hern, president and CEO of WVU Hospitals East, has appointed Jeannie Constable as the new vice president of marketing and communications, effective April

Law Enforcement Raids Martinsburg and Ranson Vape Shops

Law Enforcement Raids Martinsburg and Ranson Vape Shops

Police agencies combine on search warrant execution The Journal | Thursday, April 3, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On April 2, a collaborative effort among multiple law enforcement agencies led to the execution of 13 search warrants across the Eastern Panhandle, specifically targeting local tobacco and vape stores in Martinsburg, Ranson, and

Local Commissioners Urged to Maintain Transparency in Appointments

More transparency, not less The Journal | Wednesday, April 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent article from The Journal, concerns are raised regarding the lack of transparency from newly-elected officials in the county commission, especially following a unanimous vote to change the advertising process for open board positions. Previously

Charles Town Residents Sentenced in Drug Trafficking Case

Charles Town Residents Sentenced in Drug Trafficking Case

Drug trafficking operation sees seven sentenced The Journal | Wednesday, April 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a significant drug trafficking case, seven individuals were sentenced for their involvement in a narcotics ring operating between Baltimore and the Eastern Panhandle, as reported by The Journal. Among those sentenced were residents from

Kearneysville Teen Sentenced for Assaulting Sheriff’s Sgt. in Charles Town

Kearneysville Teen Sentenced for Assaulting Sheriff’s Sgt. in Charles Town

Gillis sentenced to maximum penalty The Journal | Wednesday, April 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway David Bernard Gillis, a 19-year-old from Kearneysville, was sentenced to 24 to 89 years in prison for multiple serious offenses, including attempted unlawful assault on a law enforcement officer. His conviction stems from a November 2023

Charles Town Kiwanis Club and Social Collective Unite for Community

Charles Town Kiwanis Club and Social Collective Unite for Community

Groups collaborate to help both succeed The Journal | Monday, March 31, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a joint meeting facilitated by Leslie Slover, the Charles Town Kiwanis Club and the Jefferson County Social Collective discussed their missions and collaborative efforts to support local initiatives. The longstanding Kiwanis Club has a