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New Business Registrations Surge in Charles Town and Ranson

1,214 new WV business registrations reported for May 2025 West Virginia Press Association | Friday, June 6, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In May 2025, the West Virginia Secretary of State's Office reported 1,214 new business registrations, with Kanawha, Berkeley, and local areas like Charles Town and Ranson

Charles Town Council Advocates Against New Transmission Lines

Charles Town City Council asked to prepare to intervene in transmission path West Virginia Press Association | Wednesday, May 21, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent meeting, the Charles Town City Council listened to local resident Mary Gee, who informed them about proposed transmission line routes that are set to

Charles Town and Ranson Contribute to 1,352 New Businesses in April

Secretary of State Kris Warner Reports 1,352 New WV Business Registrations for April of 2025 West Virginia Press Association | Monday, May 19, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In April 2025, the West Virginia Secretary of State's Office reported 1,352 new business registrations across the state, including significant

Harpers Ferry Celebrates Music at World Fiddle Day Festival

Fiddle festival takes over venues across Harpers Ferry West Virginia Press Association | Monday, May 19, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Harpers Ferry recently hosted its inaugural World Fiddle Day Celebration, featuring local musicians and workshops that spotlighted both Irish and American fiddle traditions. Organized by local artist Kate MacLeod, the event

Shepherd University's New Dining Hall Nears Completion

Shepherd University’s new dining hall and multipurpose building is under construction West Virginia Press Association | Thursday, May 15, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Shepherd University has commenced construction on a new dining hall and multipurpose building, enhancing campus facilities near Shepherdstown. Funded with $30 million from contributions by Rep. Riley

Ranson's Reisenweber Appointed USDA Rural Development Director

Capito congratulates Reisenweber for USDA Rural Development appointment West Virginia Press Association | Monday, May 5, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito congratulated John Reisenweber on his appointment as USDA Rural Development State Director for West Virginia. Capito lauded Reisenweber's commitment to local communities, noting

Harpers Ferry Hosts Open House on Appalachian Trail's Future

Appalachian Trail faces challenges, natural and man made, as it celebrates its centennial West Virginia Press Association | Monday, April 28, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway As the Appalachian Trail celebrates its centennial, challenges from wildfires, particularly in Pennsylvania, and climate change loom large. During a recent open house in Harpers Ferry,