Charles Town NewsLocal news for Charles Town, WV continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Escaped inmate still on the run- July 17, 2008 An inmate who escaped from a Virginia jail last Friday is suspected of stealing a motorcycle in Jefferson County over the weekend, and he remains on the run.http://www.topix.net/city/charles-town-wv/2008/07/escaped-inmate-still-on-the-run?fromrss=... For Your Health- July 15, 2008 The American Red Cross has announced its blood drives. To be eligible to donate, you must be 17 years of age, at least 110 pounds and in reasonably good health.http://www.topix.net/city/charles-town-wv/2008/07/for-your-health?fromrss=1 Kathy Mattea to tour old jail- July 13, 2008 Country music star Kathy Mattea won't be coming to town next Friday to sing - instead, she will be indulging in her passion for coal history.http://www.topix.net/city/charles-town-wv/2008/07/kathy-mattea-to-tour-old-jail?fromrss=1 Councilors consider easement- July 11, 2008 In an effort to gain more information, a couple of Charles Town City Council members raised concerns with a deed of easement at Monday evening's meeting.http://www.topix.net/city/charles-town-wv/2008/07/councilors-consider-easement?fromrss=1 Most positions filled for new Jefferson Co. high school- July 9, 2008 Workers with ProGrass LLC of Pittsburgh, Pa., on Wednesday install artificial turf on the football field at new Washington High School.http://www.topix.net/city/charles-town-wv/2008/07/most-positions-filled-for-new-jefferson-... Charles Town skate park sets riders free- July 7, 2008 Charles Town, W.Va., skateboard riders Scott Ayers and C.J.Leslie talk Sunday about riding at the new Charles Town Skate Park.http://www.topix.net/city/charles-town-wv/2008/07/charles-town-skate-park-sets-riders-free... The former Jefferson County jail building has been remodeled for court facilities.- July 7, 2008 The former Jefferson County jail building has been remodeled for court facilities.http://www.topix.net/city/charles-town-wv/2008/07/the-former-jefferson-county-jail-buildin... Gas hinders travel plans- July 6, 2008 Many vacationers will be celebrating Independence Day weekend near home this year.http://www.topix.net/city/charles-town-wv/2008/07/gas-hinders-travel-plans?fromrss=1 Force of accident shoves parked car into Charles Town gas station; man taken to hospital- July 4, 2008 The Independent and Citizens fire companies were called to the Liberty Gas & Go station at 321 W. Washington St.http://www.topix.net/city/charles-town-wv/2008/07/force-of-accident-shoves-parked-car-into... Inn employee hit with bat in robber.....- July 4, 2008 An employee of the North Gate Inn in Charles Town was struck at least three times with a baseball bat during an armed robbery early Wednesday morning, police said.http://www.topix.net/city/charles-town-wv/2008/07/inn-employee-hit-with-bat-in-robber?from... |