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Local Perspectives on Identity Politics, Traffic Woes, and Church Gatherings

Journal Junction for Nov. 25 The Journal | Monday, November 25, 2024 By Staff In the November 25 edition of The Journal, various writers from Martinsburg, Charles Town, and Bunker Hill express their concerns and observations on social and political issues. Commentators criticize Republicans for using identity politics and for banning

C.W. Shipley Elementary Students Raise Over $250 for Hurricane Relief in North Carolina

C.W. Shipley Elementary Students Raise Over $250 for Hurricane Relief in North Carolina

C.W. Shipley students raise funds for North Carolina community The Journal | Monday, November 25, 2024 By Staff In an effort to support communities affected by Hurricane Helene, students at C.W. Shipley Elementary School organized a bake sale that raised over $250 for Hot Springs, North Carolina. As reported

Recent Arraignments in Jefferson County: Charges and Defendants Overview

Jefferson County Crime Report The Journal | Saturday, November 23, 2024 By Tom Markland The Journal reports on a series of recent arraignments in Jefferson County, highlighting various misdemeanor and felony charges against individuals including battery, DUI, domestic assault, and fraudulent activities among others. Notable cases include Jeffery Lane Dillow Jr.

Early Winter Storm Brings Skiing and Tubing to West Virginia

West Virginia's White Grass Ski Area opens early amid winter storm WBOY 12 News | Friday, November 22, 2024 By Sam Kirk West Virginia's White Grass Ski Area has opened early for the winter season thanks to the state's first winter storm, reported by WBOY

Experience Harpers Ferry: Free Horse and Wagon Tours on December 7-8

Free Horse and Wagon Tours at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park on December 7-8 The Winchester Gazette | Friday, November 22, 2024 By Staff The Winchester Gazette reports that Harpers Ferry National Historical Park will offer free horse and wagon tours on December 7 and 8. These guided tours will allow

Local SAR and DAR Members Foster International Friendship Through American History

Local SAR and DAR Members Foster International Friendship Through American History

DAR, SAR and Transatlantic ties The Journal | Friday, November 22, 2024 By Staff In an article published by The Journal, local couple Odbert 'Duke' Courtney and Darla Treat Courtney extended a gesture of international friendship by hosting a group of A-Level students from England during their visit to

Thanksgiving and Holiday Celebrations at Local Churches

Church Events for Nov 22 The Journal | Friday, November 22, 2024 By Toni Milbourne The Journal reports on various church events occurring around Thanksgiving, including a Community Thanksgiving Service hosted by Zion Baptist Church on November 26, an uplifting Thanksgiving Eve Service at Pikeside United Methodist Church on November 27,