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Local Washington High Senior Saves Neighbor in Crisis

Local Washington High Senior Saves Neighbor in Crisis

Locust Hill-area teenager helps assist neighbor in life threatening condition The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, August 20, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway A local high school senior, Brandtley Lawson from Washington High School, played a crucial role in the rescue of his neighbor, Claude Jones, who was found unconscious on August

Local FFA Students Shine at State Convention in Charles Town

Local FFA Students Shine at State Convention in Charles Town

Jefferson County FFA students succeed at the state convention The Journal | Wednesday, July 30, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Students from local high and middle schools celebrated their achievements at the 97th Annual West Virginia State FFA Convention, with both the Jefferson and Washington high school chapters earning the prestigious Superior

Hearing Today on Sidewinder's Beverage Facility Lawsuit in Charles Town

The Sidewinder lawsuit hearing begins this morning — here's what you need to know. The Spirit of Jefferson | Monday, July 14, 2025 By Staff The Sidewinder lawsuit hearing starts today in Charles Town, where Sidewinder Enterprises, LLC, is contesting the Jefferson County Planning Commission's decision to reject

Miss West Virginia and Teen Reflect on Their Year in Martinsburg

Reigning Miss West Virginia, Miss West Virginia’s Teen reflect on past year WV Metro News | Friday, June 20, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In anticipation of the upcoming crowning of a new Miss West Virginia and Miss West Virginia's Teen in Martinsburg, the current titleholders reflect on their

Charleston JROTC Cadets Train at Camp Dawson for Army Anniversary

GW JROTC trains at Camp Dawson ahead of Army Birthday WOWK 13 News | Friday, June 13, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway West Virginia JROTC units, including cadets from George Washington High School in nearby Charleston, participated in rigorous summer training at Camp Dawson, Kingwood, preparing for the Army's 250th

Washington High School Celebrates Class of 2025 Graduation

Washington High School Celebrates Class of 2025 Graduation

Washington Patriots Class of 2025 off to make their mark The Journal | Tuesday, June 10, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Class of 2025 from Washington High School celebrated their graduation at The Butcher Center on June 1, surrounded by family and faculty. Class President Brenden Owen and Principal Donald Showen

Rev. Unger Honors Sacrifice at Bolivar Memorial Day Ceremony

Rev. Unger Honors Sacrifice at Bolivar Memorial Day Ceremony

Unger speaks of honor and sacrifice at Harpers Ferry/Bolivar ceremony The Journal | Monday, May 26, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On Memorial Day, the Bolivar-Harpers Ferry District Veterans held a solemn parade and ceremony to honor fallen servicemen. Led by Cpl. Trey Hockman and Sheriff Tom Hansen, participants included the