The Ranson City Council is discussiong rezoning a property on Cranes Lane for a new housing subdivision. Read the Full Story >>
Jefferson County
Severe Winter Storm In Jefferson County This Weekend — Resources
A major wintor storm that will affect Jefferson County starting in the afternoon of Saturday, January 24. Read the Full Story >>
Arsenic Remediation Plan Proposed For Birdhill Meadows Subdivision
Lennar/U.S. Homes LLC has proposed an arsenic remediation plan for its planned Birdhill Meadows subdivision. Read the Full Story >>
Community Welcomes New Wawa Store To Ranson
Employees, community members, and local government officials celebrated the new Wawa store in Ranson on December 18. Read the Full Story >>
Wrap Up The Season With Local Shopping
There are many options for local shopping in Jefferson County, especially in the three downtown districts. Read the Full Story >>
Needful Things Emporium Is Stocked For The Holidays
Needful Things Emporium in downtown Charles Town is home to almost 60 local vendors. Read the Full Story >>
Charles Town Rotary Raises $100,000 To Support Local Groups
The Rotary Club of Charlestown gathered on December 10 to distribute donations to more than twenty local charities. Read the Full Story >>
Toys For Tots 2025 Drop Off Locations In Jefferson County
Toys For Tots collects new, unwrapped toys for distribution to children in need during the holiday season. Read the Full Story >>
New Construction Permits In Jefferson County Expected To Hit 1,500 in 2025
Residential construction continues to boom in Jefferson County, West Virginia. Read the Full Story >>
Charles Town Utility Board Reverses Decision, Votes To Apply For Grant
The Charles Town Utility Board (CTUB) voted to apply for a state grant that could fund the design and construction of a new water and sanitary sewer system in Summit Point. Read the Full Story >>
Community Meetings In Jefferson County – Week of Dec 1, 2025
Jefferson County residents are welcome to watch and comment at local government meetings. Here’s what’s on the calendar for this week. Read the Full Story >>
Federal Agencies Plan To Exchange Land In Harpers Ferry
The National Park Service and Customs and Border Protection have been working on a land swap for more than a decade. Read the Full Story >>
CTUB Questions Grant For New Water & Sewer System In Summit Point
CTUB declined to apply for a grant to design and construct a new water and sewer system in Summit Point. Read the Full Story >>
County Drafts Zoning Changes To Encourage Commercial & Residential Clusters
The Jefferson County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on November 4 to consider drafts for three new zoning districts. Read the Full Story >>
Planning Commission Discusses Settlement With Sidewinder
The Jefferson County Planning Commission had a day-long mediation session with Sidewinder LLC on October 29, 2025. Read the Full Story >>