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UPDATE: Moore officially introduces his bill, which would transfer 25 acres from the National Park Service to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, while simultaneously giving NPS 72 acres.
Moore introduces land swap bill that would transfer acreage from Harpers Ferry National Park to Customs and Border Protection campus
WASHINGTON — Sources on Capitol Hill report that a land-swap bill will be introduced by Rep. Riley Moore (R-W.Va.) later today, that will transfer land between the Interior and Homeland
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November 17, 2025 at 9:00 PM
UPDATE: Moore officially introduces his bill, which would transfer 25 acres from the National Park Service to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, while simultaneously giving NPS 72 acres.
BREAKING: Sources on Capitol Hill report that a land-swap bill will be introduced by Rep. Riley Moore later today, which will transfer land between the Interior and Homeland Security departments outside Harpers Ferry.
Moore set to introduce land swap bill that would transfer acreage from Harpers Ferry National Park to Customs and Border Protection campus
WASHINGTON — Sources on Capitol Hill report that a land-swap bill will be introduced by Rep. Riley Moore (R-W.Va.) later today, that will transfer land between the Interior and Homeland
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November 17, 2025 at 4:16 PM
BREAKING: Sources on Capitol Hill report that a land-swap bill will be introduced by Rep. Riley Moore later today, which will transfer land between the Interior and Homeland Security departments outside Harpers Ferry.
An employee of Washington High School was terminated on Monday by the Jefferson County Board of Education; a termination that's believed to follow an investigation regarding her creating and distributing pornographic materials from inside the school.
Washington High employee terminated, believed to follow investigation that showed she was creating, distributing pornographic materials from within the school
CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — An employee of Washington High School was terminated on Monday by the Jefferson County Board of Education, believed to follow an investigation regarding her creating and
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November 13, 2025 at 2:58 PM
An employee of Washington High School was terminated on Monday by the Jefferson County Board of Education; a termination that's believed to follow an investigation regarding her creating and distributing pornographic materials from inside the school.
Read the updated version of our coverage of yesterday's decision in Jefferson County Circuit Court, siding with the county's planning commission and intervenors.
BREAKING: Sidewinder Enterprises has petition denied in Circuit Court, a win for the Jefferson County Planning Commission
CHARLES TOWN, W.Va — After nearly four hours of deliberation between counsel for Sidewinder Enterprises, the Jefferson County Planning Commission (JCPC) and the intervenors in support of JCPC in…
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November 11, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Read the updated version of our coverage of yesterday's decision in Jefferson County Circuit Court, siding with the county's planning commission and intervenors.
After nearly four hours of deliberation in Jefferson County Circuit Court, Judge Bridget Cohee handed Sidewinder yet another loss in its continuing fight to construct a water bottling facility and pipeline in historic Middleway, siding with the county's planning commission and the intervenors.
BREAKING: Sidewinder Enterprises has petition denied in Circuit Court, a win for the Jefferson County Planning Commission
CHARLES TOWN, W.Va — After nearly four hours of deliberation between counsel for Sidewinder Enterprises, the Jefferson County Planning Commission (JCPC) and the intervenors in support of JCPC in…
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November 10, 2025 at 7:36 PM
After nearly four hours of deliberation in Jefferson County Circuit Court, Judge Bridget Cohee handed Sidewinder yet another loss in its continuing fight to construct a water bottling facility and pipeline in historic Middleway, siding with the county's planning commission and the intervenors.
Martinsburg ended the regular season strong, downing visiting Hurricane, 68-14, on Saturday. The win marks the Bulldogs' position in the three-spot in the playoffs, hosting Parkersburg South later this week.
Martinsburg wraps up regular season with 68-14 walloping of Hurricane, enters playoffs as No. 3 seed
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Kevin Myers went 3 for 3 Saturday afternoon, and Martinsburg smacked a virtual grand slam in winning a 68-14 decision over visiting Hurricane to wrap up the
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November 9, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Martinsburg ended the regular season strong, downing visiting Hurricane, 68-14, on Saturday. The win marks the Bulldogs' position in the three-spot in the playoffs, hosting Parkersburg South later this week.
Carson Oehlerking and Kalen Yates secured their first varsity touchdowns on Friday, signaling a rout was on for Jefferson. The win solidified both teams' postseason rankings, as they'll face each other this upcoming Friday in Shenandoah Junction in the first round of the Class 4A playoffs.
Younger players see first varsity TDs in Jefferson's 48-0 blowout of Washington
CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — Carson Oehlerking and Kalen Yates sort of knew there was a chance they might score against a struggling Washington football team on Friday night at Terry
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November 9, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Carson Oehlerking and Kalen Yates secured their first varsity touchdowns on Friday, signaling a rout was on for Jefferson. The win solidified both teams' postseason rankings, as they'll face each other this upcoming Friday in Shenandoah Junction in the first round of the Class 4A playoffs.
A recent job advertisement raised questions about the potential construction of an ICE detention facility in the Summit Point area. The President of the contracting group says that's not the case.
A local contractor was hiring someone to oversee the establishment of an ICE detention facility. Summit Point President Johnson denies it would have been constructed, operated by them
On Thursday, a job posting on ZipRecruiter was provided to The Spirit of Jefferson regarding a position with Summit Solutions Group (SSG) — the “mission support arm” of the Summit
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November 7, 2025 at 10:41 PM
A recent job advertisement raised questions about the potential construction of an ICE detention facility in the Summit Point area. The President of the contracting group says that's not the case.
The Jefferson County Planning Commission narrowly voted 4-3 to deny Sidewinder's settlement proposal last night. As more details emerge about the meeting and upcoming court battle, follow along with what you need to know.
Jefferson County Planning Commission rejects Sidewinder's settlement proposal — what to know about the decision and the upcoming court battle
CHARLES TOWN, W.V.a — On Wednesday night, the Jefferson County Planning Commission voted 4-3 to narrowly reject Sidewinder Enterprises’ settlement offer regarding a lawsuit filed in July. The move is
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November 6, 2025 at 10:37 PM
The Jefferson County Planning Commission narrowly voted 4-3 to deny Sidewinder's settlement proposal last night. As more details emerge about the meeting and upcoming court battle, follow along with what you need to know.
Flying out of Dulles, Reagan, or BWI soon? You may want to keep an eye on your itinerary as the FAA begins to reduce flights starting tomorrow.
The FAA is reducing the total number of flights due to the government shutdown — this what you need to know if you’re planning on flying out of the Baltimore-D.C. region
On Wednesday, a wave of reporting was released noting that, as the country faces the longest government shutdown in American history, flights are expected to be reduced around the country
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November 6, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Flying out of Dulles, Reagan, or BWI soon? You may want to keep an eye on your itinerary as the FAA begins to reduce flights starting tomorrow.
See our coverage of Jefferson High's sensory Trunk or Treat from earlier this week ahead of tomorrow's Trick or Treating around the county.
GALLERY: Sensory Trick-or-Treat held at Jefferson High School
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October 30, 2025 at 9:37 PM
See our coverage of Jefferson High's sensory Trunk or Treat from earlier this week ahead of tomorrow's Trick or Treating around the county.
Read about our area's Trick-or-Treat days and times, as well as safety tips from local law enforcement.
Trick-or-Treat days, times and safety tips for youngsters and adults alike
For those who are seeking delicious goodies on Halloween, care should be taken to ensure a safe night. But there can always be surprises.
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October 29, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Read about our area's Trick-or-Treat days and times, as well as safety tips from local law enforcement.
Washington's girls' soccer team, coming off last year's Class AAA state championship, is about to launch its bid for a Class AAAA state crown on Saturday. Read more about other county teams and their road to Beckley, as well.
Playoffs are here: Patriots' girls get No. 2 seed; Washington's boys are a third seed
Washington's girls' soccer team, coming off last year's Class AAA state championship, will get two extra practice days before launching its bid for a Class AAAA state crown on Saturday.
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October 24, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Washington's girls' soccer team, coming off last year's Class AAA state championship, is about to launch its bid for a Class AAAA state crown on Saturday. Read more about other county teams and their road to Beckley, as well.
Our Game of the Week takes us back to Shenandoah Junction where two rallying squads look to squash the other's momentum, as Jefferson hosts Musselman.
Cougars host Applemen in EPAC showdown on Friday
Jefferson and Musselman's football teams are not what they were when their seasons started on Aug. 29. The Cougars and Applemen were struggling at first.
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October 24, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Our Game of the Week takes us back to Shenandoah Junction where two rallying squads look to squash the other's momentum, as Jefferson hosts Musselman.
A few years ago, Jocilyn Graham didn’t know what was going to happen next. Now, she's officially extending her softball career, inking with WVU Tech.
Spring Mills' Graham inks with WVU Tech ahead of senior season
SPRING MILLS, W.Va. — A few years ago, Jocilyn Graham didn’t know what was going to happen next. One moment, she was on the court with Jefferson High’s volleyball team,
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October 20, 2025 at 1:27 PM
A few years ago, Jocilyn Graham didn’t know what was going to happen next. Now, she's officially extending her softball career, inking with WVU Tech.
You may be hearing some buzz about the West Virginia State Parks Foundation in the near future, as the organization has launched a new awareness campaign to facilitate “support and love” for the Mountain State’s many public lands.
'Love WV State Parks' website launches, ushering in awareness campaign for West Virginia State Parks Foundation
Have you heard about the West Virginia State Parks Foundation? If not, you may be seeing quite a bit of buzz in the near future as the organization continues with
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October 17, 2025 at 9:41 PM
You may be hearing some buzz about the West Virginia State Parks Foundation in the near future, as the organization has launched a new awareness campaign to facilitate “support and love” for the Mountain State’s many public lands.
Our game of the week takes us to Martinsburg High on Friday, as the Bulldogs look to unseat the top-ranked Mohigans in a Top 10 showdown.
All eyes are on the panhandle as Martinsburg hosts No. 1 Morgantown
When Martinsburg football coach Dave Walker sees Morgantown’s game films, it’s almost as if he’s looking at a mirror image of his team.
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October 10, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Our game of the week takes us to Martinsburg High on Friday, as the Bulldogs look to unseat the top-ranked Mohigans in a Top 10 showdown.
The Rotary Club of Shepherdstown expects to install a special “Almost Heaven” wooden swing at James Rumsey Monument Park in November, along with a large selfie station sign in the shape of West Virginia. It will be the second installation in the panhandle since the initiative began.
Shepherdstown Rotary excepts 'Almost Heaven' swing at James Rumsey park to start generating tourism in November
The Rotary Club of Shepherdstown expects to install a special “Almost Heaven” wooden swing at James Rumsey Monument Park in November, along with a large selfie station sign in the
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October 10, 2025 at 1:26 PM
The Rotary Club of Shepherdstown expects to install a special “Almost Heaven” wooden swing at James Rumsey Monument Park in November, along with a large selfie station sign in the shape of West Virginia. It will be the second installation in the panhandle since the initiative began.
David Browne, a 29-year old man from Martinsburg, was shot and later died as a result of his injuries after allegedly attacking a Berkeley County Sheriff’s deputy with a hatchet during an altercation.
Martinsburg man dies after attacking Berkeley County sheriff's deputies with hatchet
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — David Browne, a 29-year old man from Martinsburg, was shot and later died as a result of his injuries after attacking a Berkeley County Sheriff’s deputy during
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October 9, 2025 at 9:37 PM
David Browne, a 29-year old man from Martinsburg, was shot and later died as a result of his injuries after allegedly attacking a Berkeley County Sheriff’s deputy with a hatchet during an altercation.
With a vote in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, Jefferson County Prosecutor Matt Harvey has been confirmed to lead the U.S. Attorney's office for the Northern District of West Virginia.
Harvey confirmed by U.S. Senate, set to be sworn in as U.S. Attorney for Northern District of W.Va. in coming days
After a long waiting period, the Senate voted on Tuesday to confirm the appointments of a bloc of presidential nominations, most for open U.S. Attorney positions, including the recommendation of
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October 8, 2025 at 7:39 PM
With a vote in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, Jefferson County Prosecutor Matt Harvey has been confirmed to lead the U.S. Attorney's office for the Northern District of West Virginia.
At the end of an emotional and unusually public discussion of a personnel matter at the Jefferson County Commission meeting last week, the head of the county’s emergency services was denied an appeal to a disciplinary action taken against him by the county administrator.
Emergency services director denied discipline appeal; County administrator says Sine is not managing budget
At the end of an emotional and unusually public discussion of a personnel matter at the Jefferson County Commission meeting last week, the head of the county’s emergency services was
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October 7, 2025 at 9:23 PM
At the end of an emotional and unusually public discussion of a personnel matter at the Jefferson County Commission meeting last week, the head of the county’s emergency services was denied an appeal to a disciplinary action taken against him by the county administrator.
ICYMI: Behind Michael Hardaway, the Rams finally managed a victory with a 38-23 verdict over host Millersville on Saturday.
Shepherd gets first win of season over Millersville, Rams sink Marauders 38-23
When Shepherd quarterback Michael Hardyway threw an interception, he stayed on the sideline for the next two Rams' series.
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October 7, 2025 at 9:00 PM
ICYMI: Behind Michael Hardaway, the Rams finally managed a victory with a 38-23 verdict over host Millersville on Saturday.
ICYMI: Rockwell completed 15 of 17 passes for 214 yards and two touchdowns the Cougars' 49-0 rout of Hedgesville on Friday.
Rockwell leads Cougars in 49-0 rout of Eagles
SHENANDOAH JUNCTION, W.Va. — Jackson Rockwell was all smiles on Friday night following Jefferson’s game with Hedgesville, and with good reason. The new Cougars’ quarterback had come of age.
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October 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM
ICYMI: Rockwell completed 15 of 17 passes for 214 yards and two touchdowns the Cougars' 49-0 rout of Hedgesville on Friday.
BREAKING: A suspect was taken into custody following a crash on Rt. 9 near Currie Road after allegedly carjacking a business van in Middletown, Va., and leading law enforcement on an extensive chase.
Police chase that started near Winchester, Va., ends with suspect apprehended in Ranson
RANSON, W.Va. — A car chase that started in Middletown, Va., ended abruptly in Ranson earlier this morning when the driver crashed near the intersection of Rt. 9 and Currie
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October 7, 2025 at 3:49 PM
BREAKING: A suspect was taken into custody following a crash on Rt. 9 near Currie Road after allegedly carjacking a business van in Middletown, Va., and leading law enforcement on an extensive chase.
Spring Mills dominated both sides of the ball on Friday, delivering an overwhelming 51-7 defeat to Washington.
Defense shines bright as Spring Mills powers over Washington 51-7
Spring Mills altered its status quo on Friday night.
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October 6, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Spring Mills dominated both sides of the ball on Friday, delivering an overwhelming 51-7 defeat to Washington.