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State Proposes Rule For Fast-Tracking Data Center Projects

Charles Town Utility Board Reverses Decision, Votes To Apply For Grant

Community Meetings In Jefferson County – Week of Dec 1, 2025

Federal Agencies Plan To Exchange Land In Harpers Ferry

CTUB Questions Grant For New Water & Sewer System In Summit Point

Planning Commission Rejects Settlement Proposal From Sidewinder

County Drafts Zoning Changes To Encourage Commercial & Residential Clusters

Planning Commission Discusses Settlement With Sidewinder

Jefferson County Residents Organize Local No Kings Rally On October 18

County Prosecutor Matt Harvey Moves To New Role as US Attorney

Harpers Ferry Affected By Federal Government Shutdown

Shepherdstown Marches to Celebrate the Constitution of the United States

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State Proposes Rule For Fast-Tracking Data Center Projects

The West Virginia Department of Commerce has proposed rules to implement a data center and microgrid law enacted earlier this year.  Read the Full Story >>

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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 >>

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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 >>

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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 >>

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Planning Commission Rejects Settlement Proposal From Sidewinder

The Jefferson County Planning Commission voted 4-3 on November 5 to reject a settlment proposal from Sidewinder LLC. Read the Full Story >>

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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 >>

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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 >>

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