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Shepherdstown Hosts 29th Appalachian Heritage Festival

Appalachian Heritage Festival brings acclaimed, award-winning artists to area West Virginia Press Association | Tuesday, September 16, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The 29th annual Appalachian Heritage Festival, held in Shepherdstown, featured renowned storyteller Bil Lepp and celebrated the region's rich cultural heritage. Attendees enjoyed a variety of events, including

Councilman Hynes Weighs In on Downtown Charles Town Investments

LETTER: Thanks, but no thanks – a better way for downtown West Virginia Press Association | Friday, August 22, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a letter by Charles Town Councilman Jeff Hynes, he commends the Jefferson County Commission for acquiring new buildings on Lawrence and North George Streets, highlighting their potential to

Inaugural Black Policy Day in Charles Town Draws Large Crowd

Black Policy Day – Eastern Panhandle Experience draws crowd to first annual event West Virginia Press Association | Monday, August 18, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On August 15, 75 residents from Charles Town and its surrounding areas gathered for the inaugural Black Policy Day at Corner Connections. Organized by Teresa Holmes as

Charles Town's Historic Opportunity to Transform Downtown

OP-ED: A once-in-a-generation opportunity for downtown Charles Town West Virginia Press Association | Friday, August 15, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In an op-ed for the Spirit of Jefferson, Pasha Majdi, president of the County Commission, emphasizes a unique chance for Charles Town to revitalize its downtown by acquiring vacant county properties

Celebrate Local Heritage at the Jefferson County Fair

A ‘Fair’-y Tale: History is shared each year through county fairs West Virginia Press Association | Wednesday, August 13, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The article highlights the enduring significance of county fairs in fostering agriculture, community, and achievement in the Eastern Panhandle, particularly through events like the Jefferson County Fair

New Members Appointed to Charles Town's Development Authority

Jefferson County Commission appoints new members to the Development Authority West Virginia Press Association | Monday, August 11, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Jefferson County Commission has appointed a new slate of members to the Development Authority following the board's disbandment. During a recent meeting in Charles Town, officials

Charles Town Utility Board Challenges West Virginia American Water

Public Service Commission hearing discusses territorial dispute between water utility providers West Virginia Press Association | Wednesday, August 6, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway During a July 30 hearing led by Administrative Law Judge Keith George, the West Virginia Public Service Commission addressed a territorial dispute between the Charles Town Utility Board