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Local Police Activity Report from Charles Town and Harpers Ferry

Police Logs for July 25 The Journal | Thursday, July 24, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The latest police logs from The Journal provide a detailed account of law enforcement activities in local areas such as Charles Town and Harpers Ferry on July 25. Highlights from the reports include various incidents and

Charles Town Man Pleads Guilty in Murder of Local Woman

Charles Town Man Pleads Guilty in Murder of Local Woman

El Salvadorian illegal sentenced in murder case The Journal | Wednesday, July 23, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent case that has garnered attention in Charles Town, David Antonio Calderon, an undocumented immigrant from El Salvador, was indicted for the first-degree murder of 23-year-old Samantha Jane Dailey and for concealing

Empowering Local Entrepreneurs: Build Up and Jumpstart Initiatives

Kudos to Build Up and Jumpstart programs The Journal | Monday, July 21, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal highlights the impact of the Build Up Berkeley and Jumpstart Jefferson programs on local entrepreneurship, particularly benefitting towns like Charles Town and Ranson. These innovative business pitch competitions, led by the respective

Emma Pedraza Elevated to Wealth Advisor at BCT in Charles Town

Emma Pedraza Elevated to Wealth Advisor at BCT in Charles Town

BCT Wealth Advisors promotes Emma Pedraza, CFP® to wealth advisor The Journal | Sunday, July 20, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway BCT Wealth Advisors, part of the Bank of Charles Town, has promoted Emma Pedraza to wealth advisor in Charles Town. With a focus on building client relationships and managing financial strategies,

Community Rallies in Charles Town After Devastating Storms

In the face of the storm The Journal | Thursday, July 17, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In the wake of destructive storms that hit Charles Town on Wednesday, the community came together in a remarkable show of solidarity. Volunteers joined forces with city staff to clear debris and ensure safety, while

Storms Cause Significant Damage in Charles Town Area

Storms Cause Significant Damage in Charles Town Area

Charles Towers evacuated; multiple instances of storm damage The Journal | Thursday, July 17, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Severe storms struck the Charles Town area on Wednesday evening, causing significant damage, particularly near the former Thomassen Ford building and along Augustine Avenue, where approximately 90 residents were evacuated from Charles Towers.

Community Remembers Unsolved Cases: Capino and Baby Christian

Never give up hope for closure The Journal | Wednesday, July 16, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a poignant feature by The Journal, Joseph Topping revisits the unresolved cases of Susan Capino, a young woman from Ranson, and Baby Christian, whose unidentified remains were discovered near Harpers Ferry over twenty years