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WV Fest becoming a destination event

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WV Fest becoming a destination event

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CHARLES TOWN — If the number of attendees is any indication of a popular event, Charles Town’s WV Fest broke records Saturday, as the streets of town were filled with visitors — both local and from out of the area.Read Article

Market Monitor: West Virginia May 2025

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Market Monitor: West Virginia May 2025

West Virginia online casinos brought in $28.6 million in revenue in May. While off the peak of March, which crossed $30 million for the first time, May was up a very strong 71% year-over-year. The Greenbrier licensed casinos remain the clear leaders, collectively generating $14.5 million for a 48% market share. Charles Town casinos took $9.6 million for a 32% share. Mountaineer, which licenses Caesars and BetRivers online casinos, remains in thi…Read Article

House Bill 2871, a public safety bill jumpstarted by County Prosecutor Harvey and spearheaded by Del. Funkhouser, passed after four years of attempts in the legislature

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House Bill 2871, a public safety bill jumpstarted by County Prosecutor Harvey and spearheaded by Del. Funkhouser, passed after four years of attempts in the legislature

It may have taken four years, but a coalition of legislators, a very determined Jefferson County prosecutor and other stakeholders led to the passage of a bill that created penalties for vehicular homicide.Read Article

County Commission raises impact fees as it moves toward securing $16M building bond; JCC defends $35M facility purchase, upgrade against critics

The Jefferson County Commission dedicated ting to addressing matters related to the purchase of two American Public University System buildings that are intended to serve as a new courthouse and county administrative facility.Charles Town · Charles Town Read Article

Vaughn wins re-election in Harpers Ferry mayoral race; Carden takes recorder's seat

HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. — Greg Vaughn won re-election in the Harpers Ferry mayoral race over challenger Zachary Morse, 75-59, according to unofficial results.Charles Town · Charles Town Read Article

Martinsburg man arrested for sexual abuse after groping woman at Dollar Tree

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — A Martinsburg man was arrested on Monday one count of sexual abuse after he allegedly grabbed a woman’s “private areas,” at the Dollar Tree located at 5605 Hammonds Mill Road.Dollar Tree · Charles Town Read Article

Around the Region - June 12, 2025

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Bark in the Park moved to June 21CHARLES TOWN — The Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County postponed the Bark in the Park event due to the impending weather forecast for that day.Charles Town · Charles Town Read Article

Activist group pushes back on power line plan as power for Loudoun County data centers estimated at $440 million for West Virginia ratepayers

An unofficial citizen group that has yet to choose a name for itself has been raising an alarm in Jefferson County about two new large-scale power transmission line projects that they fear might harm property values and result in home…Activism · Charles Town Read Article

George begins mayoral term negotiating the future of county office buildings

CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — After returning from a week-long Bermuda cruise that he had planned with his family for more than a year, the newly-elected mayor of Charles Town, Mike George, says he’s ready to tackle several major challenges immediately…Charles Town · Charles Town Read Article

Car crash closes street in Charles Town

The block of East Washington Street in Charles Town between Seminary Street and Church Street was closed to traffic after two vehicles collided with structures at the Church Street intersection shortly after 11 a.m. on Saturday.Charles Town · Charles Town Read Article

Around the Region - June 8, 2025

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Dubs and Dogs event to take place SundayCHARLES TOWN — The 10th annual Dubs and Dogs Volkswagen Car Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, with a rain date on June 14 at 3731 Berryville…Charles Town · Charles Town Read Article

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