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ACLU Critiques Trump Administration's Exhibit Changes in Harpers Ferry

Certain exhibits being removed from Harpers Ferry under Trump administration order WOWK 13 News | Thursday, September 18, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The ACLU of West Virginia has condemned the Trump administration's decision to remove references to slavery from exhibits at Harpers Ferry National Historic Park, a pivotal site

Explore Haunted Sites: Paranormal Trail Expands this Fall

West Virginia Paranormal Trail returns for Fall 2025 WOWK 13 News | Wednesday, September 10, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The West Virginia Tourism's Paranormal Trail is set to return for the fall of 2025 with four new stops, expanding the experience to 21 locations. Travelers can explore haunted sites,

Protecting Kids in Harpers Ferry: McConnell Advocates for Hemp Regulation

Sen. McConnell says people should grow hemp, protect kids WOWK 13 News | Friday, August 1, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell recently emphasized the need to protect children from THC poisoning linked to hemp-derived products during his floor remarks. Highlighting alarming trends in cannabis-related poisonings among minors,

Moore Capito and Harvey Nominated as U.S. Attorneys

President Trump nominates U.S. Attorneys in West Virginia WOWK 13 News | Tuesday, July 1, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In Charleston, President Trump announced the nomination of Arch 'Moore' Capito and Matthew Harvey as U.S. Attorneys for West Virginia. Capito, son of Senator Shelley Moore Capito and

Harpers Ferry Hosts New CBP Training Center Amid Immigration Debate

DHS opens new CPB training center in West Virginia WOWK 13 News | Tuesday, June 24, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Federal officials, including DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, inaugurated a new U.S. Customs and Border Protection training center in Harpers Ferry, highlighting significant growth in immigration enforcement efforts. Noem emphasized the

Harpers Ferry Celebrates Greenbrier River as Top Tubing Spot

Greenbrier River named USA Today's 'Best River for Tubing' in the United States WOWK 13 News | Wednesday, June 18, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Greenbrier River has been recognized as USA Today's 'Best River for Tubing' in the United States, bringing attention

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