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‘No one should face the cold alone’: Warming shelter officially open in Martinsburg

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Martinsburg’s first cold-weather shelter program was launched Saturday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at St. John’s Lutheran Church, one of the churches involved with the initiative. Martinsburg Mayor Kevin Knowles cut the ribbon, saying, regarding those unhoused, “Everyone…Charles Town · Charles Town Read Article

5-year-old killed in crash on I-81 over weekend

A 5-year-old was pronounced dead at Winchester Medical Center following a multiple vehicle collision on Interstate 81 in Berkeley County on Sunday.Charles Town · Charles Town Read Article

APUS Celebrates Top Scholars for Outstanding Academic Achievement - American Public Education (NASDAQ:APEI)

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President's List for Fourth Quarter 2025 Spotlights Students Demonstrating Superior Scholarly Performance CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., Jan. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- American Public University System (APUS), which includes American Military University (AMU) and American Public University (APU), is proud to honor students' exceptional academic achievements with its President's List for the fourth quarter of 2025. This honor represents the University's high…Charles Town · Charles Town See the Story

[Opinion] Paula Kaufman: Grit is West Virginians' greatest resource (Opinion)

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West Virginia is often forgotten as a state. Many think we are Western Virginia. Have you ever been asked, “Do you live near Richmond?” And no, Charles Town is not Charleston, and we are not in South Carolina. Don’t get…Opinion · Charles Town Read Article

Ambulance fees, Nazi salutes and an ICE'y public forum: Chaotic moments open Jefferson County Commissions' final meeting of 2025 before decorum returns

CHARLES TOWN — In what was an otherwise benign start to the final Jefferson County Commission meeting of the year, multiple people were abruptly thrown out of the room following the public comment period.Charles Town · Charles Town Read Article

After nearly 70 years, Shepherdstown finally has a new elementary school

SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. — Despite freezing temperatures, a brave crowd gathered to watch the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Shepherdstown’s new elementary school Dec. 11, culminating the activities welcoming the latest member of the Jefferson County school district. Two days before, the public…Charles Town · Charles Town Read Article

'26 Dates Set For Charles Town And Mountaineer

Both Charles Town Races (165 dates) and Mountaineer Park (125 dates) got approval Dec. 16 from the West Virginia Racing Commission (WVRC) to finalize live racing schedules for 2026. The awarding of race dates in West Virginia is annually an outdated, several step process. A state statute requires Charles Town to apply for 220 programs every year, and Mountaineer is required to apply for 210 dates. But those quotas haven't been reached for quite …Charles Town · Charles Town Read Article

U.S. Marshals in West Virginia Arrest Seven Illegal Immigrants, Including Wanted Sexual Assault Suspect

CHARLES TOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Members of the U.S. Marshals Service Mountain State Fugitive Task Force arrested a man in Charles Town earlier this month who was wanted in Texas on an outstanding warrant for aggravated sexual assault of a child dating back to 1998. Authorities said Santos Calderon, an El Salvador native who is in the United States illegally, was taken into custody at the Somerset Village Shopping Plaza. .uf14c661c3eebc98f56b8dd9b…Immigration · Charles Town See the Story

Catholic International University Launches New Microcredentialing Program for Macro Career Impact

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CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., Dec. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Catholic International University is pleased to announce the launch of its new Microcredentialing Program, an innovative academic pathway designed to help learners strengthen their careers, deepen their intellectual formation, and explore new…Charles Town · Charles Town See the Story

Unsung heroes receive Quilts of Valor

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CHARLES TOWN—Rebecca Crawford and James Knott were featured as part of the Journal’s Unsung Heroes in the series that runs each week in the paper between Memorial Day and Veterans Day. The two were unavailable to attend a brunch in…Memorial Day · Charles Town Read Article

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‘No one should face the cold alone’: Warming shelter officially open in Martinsburg

5-year-old killed in crash on I-81 over weekend

APUS Celebrates Top Scholars for Outstanding Academic Achievement - American Public Education (NASDAQ:APEI)

[Opinion] Paula Kaufman: Grit is West Virginians' greatest resource (Opinion)

Ambulance fees, Nazi salutes and an ICE'y public forum: Chaotic moments open Jefferson County Commissions' final meeting of 2025 before decorum returns

After nearly 70 years, Shepherdstown finally has a new elementary school

'26 Dates Set For Charles Town And Mountaineer

U.S. Marshals in West Virginia Arrest Seven Illegal Immigrants, Including Wanted Sexual Assault Suspect

Catholic International University Launches New Microcredentialing Program for Macro Career Impact

Unsung heroes receive Quilts of Valor

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‘No one should face the cold alone’: Warming shelter officially open in Martinsburg

5-year-old killed in crash on I-81 over weekend

APUS Celebrates Top Scholars for Outstanding Academic Achievement - American Public Education (NASDAQ:APEI)

[Opinion] Paula Kaufman: Grit is West Virginians' greatest resource (Opinion)

Ambulance fees, Nazi salutes and an ICE'y public forum: Chaotic moments open Jefferson County Commissions' final meeting of 2025 before decorum returns

After nearly 70 years, Shepherdstown finally has a new elementary school

'26 Dates Set For Charles Town And Mountaineer

U.S. Marshals in West Virginia Arrest Seven Illegal Immigrants, Including Wanted Sexual Assault Suspect

Catholic International University Launches New Microcredentialing Program for Macro Career Impact

Unsung heroes receive Quilts of Valor

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