Pro Bike Races Return To Charleston
The 2026 USA Cycling Professional Road National Championships will take place June 16-21 on the roads of downtown Charleston.
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At Least 80 People Temporarily Unhoused By Severe Storm Damage In Charles Town
Severe storms Wednesday displaced more than 80 residents of a Charles Town apartment complex. Now, at least 50 are temporarily lodging in a local civic center.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsROCKWOOL Granted New Air Permit As Minor Emission Site
An insulation manufacturer in Jefferson County has obtained a new air monitoring permit from the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, which takes effect Tuesday.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWVU Medicine Plans $260M Expansion For Eastern Panhandle Hospitals, Citing New Demand
As population growth spurs medical demand in West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle, WVU Medicine is investing $260 million in facility expansions for Berkeley and Jefferson counties.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsEastern Panhandle Artist’s Intricate Illustrations Grew From Classroom Interest, Support
Today, Antonia Capriotti's bright, intricate illustrations form entire exhibitions in West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle. But years ago she was only just discovering her love for art as one of the first two students to receive a specialized curriculum for their Autism in Jefferson County Schools.
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Future Of Rockwool’s Newest Jefferson County Property Remains Undecided
ROCKWOOL, a stone wool and insulation manufacturer, recently expanded its presence in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle with the purchase of 58.25 more acres of land.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFormer Jefferson County Orchard Rezoned For Industrial Use, Sparking Concern
A former apple orchard in Jefferson County was rezoned for industrial use, but some residents have expressed concerns about how that will impact development and the environment.
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