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Community Commemorates John Lewis with 'Good Trouble' Rally

Local leaders talk about Congressman John Lewis’ legacy, coalition building and ‘making good trouble’ West Virginia Press Association | Thursday, July 24, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On July 17, approximately 250 residents gathered near the Jefferson County Courthouse to honor the legacy of civil rights leader John Lewis, emphasizing the importance

Harpers Ferry's Mather Training Center to End Historic Training Programs

Stephen T. Mather Training Center set to close training programs West Virginia Press Association | Wednesday, July 23, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The National Park Service is set to close its training programs at the Stephen T. Mather Training Center in Harpers Ferry, marking the end of over six decades of

Shepherdstown Commemorates Bee Line March 250th Anniversary

Bee Line March 250th anniversary celebrations come to a close with Revolutionary War military encampment, march West Virginia Press Association | Monday, July 21, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The 250th anniversary celebrations of the Bee Line March culminated in a vibrant reenactment at Morgan’s Grove Park and downtown Shepherdstown. This

Severe Storms Cause Evacuations in Charles Town Area

Charles Towers evacuated; multiple instances of storm damage West Virginia Press Association | Friday, July 18, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Severe storms impacted Charles Town on Wednesday evening, leading to the evacuation of Charles Towers, an apartment building housing around 90 residents. The Interim City Manager, Alissa Meeks, reported significant damage

County Commission Restructures Development Authority Board

JCDA’s board dissolved; County Commission to reconfigure it in August West Virginia Press Association | Friday, July 18, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On July 8, the Jefferson County Commission voted unanimously to dissolve and reconfigure the board of the Jefferson County Development Authority. This decision, aimed at enhancing efficiency in

Charles Town Residents Contribute to June's New Business Surge

Secretary of State Kris Warner Reports 1,181 New WV Business Registrations for June of 2025 West Virginia Press Association | Tuesday, July 15, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In June 2025, West Virginia saw the registration of 1,181 new businesses, as reported by Secretary of State Kris Warner. Among the

Community-Driven Development Movement Launches in Charles Town

A ‘bottom-up’ movement, Strong Towns, comes to Jefferson County hoping to drive community action West Virginia Press Association | Friday, July 11, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway A new local group, Strong Towns of Jefferson County, has emerged in Charles Town, encouraging community-driven urban development through principles like 'bottom up'