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County Commission Plans For Growth With Purchase Of New Buildings

Bee Line March Anniversary Events In Shepherdstown Mark 250 Years Of History

No Kings Rally In Shepherdstown Gathers More Than 1,000 Participants

County Planning Commission To Look At Zoning, Solar & Data Centers

County Budget Shifts From Surplus To Deficit

County Commission Explains Funding Plan For New Buildings

Shepherdstown Celebrates Its First Pride Parade

County Commission Makes Early Revision to FY26 Budget

County Commission Plans To Change Impact Fees Again

City & County Struggle To Align On Downtown Charles Town Plans

Governor Celebrates Building Rehabilitation In Charles Town

Shepherdstown Banner Program Honors Veterans

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County Commission Plans For Growth With Purchase Of New Buildings

Parking lot for county employees behind the Washington Street buildings. Almost 25 years ago, the County Commission hired an architect to study its future space Read the Full Story >>

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Bee Line March Anniversary Events In Shepherdstown Mark 250 Years Of History

Shepherdstown marked the 250th anniversary of the “Bee Line March” with festivities at Morgan’s Grove Park and a wreath-laying ceremony at Elmwood Cemetery on Saturday, June 14 2025. Read the Full Story >>

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No Kings Rally In Shepherdstown Gathers More Than 1,000 Participants

The No Kings rally in Shepherdstown WV drew a crowd of more than 1,000 as the event was beginning on June 14 2025. Read the Full Story >>

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County Planning Commission To Look At Zoning, Solar & Data Centers

The Jefferson County Planning Commission will be updating the county zoning ordinance and subdivision regulations. Read the Full Story >>

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County Budget Shifts From Surplus To Deficit

The Jefferson County Commission budget shows expenses higher than revenues for the next several years. Read the Full Story >>

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County Commission Explains Funding Plan For New Buildings

The Jefferson County Commission authorized $16 million in debt to finance the purchase of two new buildings. Read the Full Story >>

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Shepherdstown Celebrates Its First Pride Parade

German Street was filled with a festive crowd as Shepherdstown held its first Pride parade on Sunday, June 1. Read the Full Story >>

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