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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'

Shepherdstown's Byrd Center Introduces New Leadership at Open House

Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History & Education welcomes new leadership with open house West Virginia Press Association | Monday, July 7, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History & Education in Shepherdstown recently hosted an open house to introduce new leadership, with Zach Dougherty

Charles Town's New Government and Judicial Complex Acquired

Jefferson County Commission closes on new government and judicial buildings West Virginia Press Association | Tuesday, July 1, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Jefferson County Commission has successfully completed the acquisition of two buildings for a new government and judicial complex in Charles Town, aiming to improve public access and services

Shepherdstown Student Reveals Microplastic Crisis in Local Streams

WVU student discovers widespread microplastic pollution in first-of-its-kind study of Appalachian streams and fish West Virginia Press Association | Monday, June 30, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a groundbreaking study published by the West Virginia Press Association, Isabella Tuzzio, a biology student from Shepherdstown, uncovered alarming levels of microplastics in fish

Monarch Hall Opens in Harpers Ferry: A Leap for Homeland Security

Capito, Noem, Scott Celebrate Opening of Monarch Hall at Advanced Training Center West Virginia Press Association | Tuesday, June 24, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On June 23, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, alongside Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott, celebrated the grand opening of Monarch

Shepherdstown Student Uncovers Microplastic Crisis in Local Streams

WVU student discovers widespread microplastic pollution in first-of-its-kind study of Appalachian streams and fish West Virginia Press Association | Thursday, June 19, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a groundbreaking study led by WVU student Isabella Tuzzio, microplastics were found in all fish sampled from central Appalachian streams, indicating serious environmental and