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This week in Charles Town

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New in Charles Town

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Charles Town’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

Most read in Charles Town

The five stories Charles Town readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

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   West Virginia investigating Salmonella Typhimurium Outbreak – 41 sick, 5 hospitalized

   The West Virginia Department of Health has issued a health advisory warning about an outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium, which has resulted in 41 sickened individuals and five hospitalizations.

   Full story at foodpoisonjournal.com ↗

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   West Virginia’s half-full schools could house North Dakota public-school population, report finds - Heartlander News

   West Virginia schools have enough empty seats to accommodate all of North Dakota's public school students, according to a recent report by Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV).

   Full story at heartlandernews.com ↗

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   Valley North's proposed transmission line has sparked a familiar debate over land, resources, power • West Virginia Watch

   The proposed Valley North Project, a joint venture between Dominion Energy, FirstEnergy Transmission and Transource Energy, has sparked controversy over land, resources, and power.

   Full story at westvirginiawatch.com ↗

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   Loudoun County Public Schools freezes hiring, considers school closures

   Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) is temporarily halting hiring new teachers due to declining student enrollment.

   Full story at wjla.com ↗

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   More than 16,000 West Virginians take to the polls on first day of early voting

   Over 16,000 West Virginians cast their ballots on the first day of early voting, according to preliminary numbers from West Virginia Secretary of State Kris Warner.

   Full story at wvmetronews.com ↗

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