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Observer Weekly — September 24, 2026

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Circuit Court Orders David Tabb To Be Removed From County Commission Ballot

Appalachian Heritage Festival Turns 30

CTUB Sets Special Meeting To Review Sidewinder Permit Issues

Observer Weekly — September 10, 2026

WV DEP Issues Permit For Sidewinder Water Line Construction

Observer Weekly — September 3, 2026

Two Years Of Charles Town “Walks About Nothing”

Observer Weekly — August 27, 2026

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Interactive Map Of Valley North Transmission Line Potenial Paths In Jefferson County

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Two Years Of Charles Town “Walks About Nothing”

September 3, 2026 Tagged With: Charles Town downtown, Charles Town Now, Walks About Nothing

Group at Mildred Street Depot building

“Two years of nothing turned into something” was how Liz Cook began her remarks at this week’s  “Walk About Nothing.” The September 2 walk drew a crowd of 109 participants who gathered at the North Mildred Depot for music, ice cream and cake to celebrate the second year anniversary of the program. Cook continued her Read the Full Story >>

City & County Struggle To Align On Downtown Charles Town Plans

May 22, 2025 Tagged With: Charles Town City Council, Charles Town Now, County HQ, Jefferson County Commission

apus clock building (vacant building in foreground)

The City Council and the Jefferson County Commission differ on how and when to plan the next steps for downtown Charles Town. Read the Full Story >>

Main Street America Recognizes Charles Town’s Recovery Efforts

July 2, 2021 Tagged With: Charles Town Now, COVID-19

A mural in Charles Town that incorporates the phrase "historically hip."

When the Governor issued the stay-at-home order closing restaurants and retail shops in March 2020, the organizers of Charles Town Now (CTN) moved quickly to implement a curbside takeout and gift card program. One year later CTN noted the anniversary with the slogan “One Year, Still Here.” The group’s plucky attitude helped earn Charles Town a second place award nationally in the American Express “Order In, Help Out Innovation Challenge. Read the Full Story >>

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