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Emergency Shelter Opens for Charles Town Residents After Storm

Emergency Shelter Opens for Charles Town Residents After Storm

Emergency shelters opened after severe storm hits Jefferson County, West Virginia WV News | Thursday, July 17, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Following a severe storm on July 16, an emergency shelter has been established for residents displaced from the Charles Towers Apartments in Charles Town. Numerous emergency calls were reported, indicating

Commissioners Seek New House District 75 Rep for Local Communities

Commissioners Seek New House District 75 Rep for Local Communities

Three replacement finalists for HD 75 interviewed by Jefferson County commissioners WV News | Wednesday, July 16, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In response to Rep. Marta Bertoglio's recent appointment to lead the Department of Commerce, Jefferson County commissioners held interviews for three candidates vying to fill the vacant House

Safety Concerns Grow Amid Recent Highway Fatalities in Montana

Fatal crashes prompt investigation by Montana Highway Patrol WV News | Wednesday, July 16, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Recent fatal crashes across Montana have raised serious highway safety concerns, prompting the Highway Patrol to initiate investigations. Incidents include a fatality in Bighorn County, another death in Roosevelt County, and a collision

Matthew Harvey Continues with West Virginia First Foundation Amid U.S. Attorney Nomination

Matthew Harvey Continues with West Virginia First Foundation Amid U.S. Attorney Nomination

Harvey to remain with West Virginia First Foundation as U.S. attorney nomination proceeds WV News | Wednesday, July 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Matthew Harvey, the Jefferson County Prosecutor and chair of the West Virginia First Foundation, is set to continue his role as his nomination for U.S. attorney

Harpers Ferry Native Explores Arson in New Apple TV+ Thriller

‘Smoke’ Boss Says ‘Everyone Is Playing With Fire’ in New Apple TV+ Thriller WV News | Wednesday, June 25, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Inspired by a podcast episode about a real-life arsonist, writer Dennis Lehane's new Apple TV+ thriller *Smoke* features Taron Egerton and Jurnee Smollett in a gripping

New Monarch Hall Opens at Harpers Ferry Advanced Training Center

New Monarch Hall Opens at Harpers Ferry Advanced Training Center

Federal officials join Capito for opening of Monarch Hall at Advanced Training Center in Harpers Ferry WV News | Monday, June 23, 2025 By Staff On Monday, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito joined local leaders, including Rep. Riley Moore and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, for the ribbon-cutting of Monarch

Andrew Folio: Local Business Leader and WVU Graduate

Andrew Folio: Local Business Leader and WVU Graduate

Generation Next — Andrew Folio, 39, President, North Central Distributors WV News | Wednesday, June 18, 2025 By Staff Andrew Folio, a prominent figure in the beverage distribution industry, has deep roots in the local community through North Central Distributors, which operates in Bridgeport, Shepherdstown, and Charleston. A graduate of West Virginia