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County Drafts Zoning Changes To Encourage Commercial & Residential Clusters

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

Shepherd University President Announces Plan To Retire At End Of School Year

Governor Morrisey Provides Details of 25-Year Energy Plan

Jefferson County Fair 2025 Gallery

Charles Town Dedicates African American Cemetery

Jefferson County Development Authority Gets New Board Members

Shepherdstown Celebrates Appalachian Heritage

Chamber Music Festival Connects Appalachia & The World

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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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Jefferson County Residents Organize Local No Kings Rally On October 18

A large crowd came armed with costumes, creative signs, and boisterous energy for the No Kings rally in Shepherdstown on October 18. Read the Full Story >>

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County Prosecutor Matt Harvey Moves To New Role as US Attorney

Matthew Harvey has resigned as Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney to serve as US Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia. Read the Full Story >>

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Harpers Ferry Affected By Federal Government Shutdown

The shutdown of the federal government that began on Wednesday, October 1 2025 is affecting operations at the Harpers Ferry National Historic Park. Park officials declined to provide details of how park services would be affected prior to the shutdown and have not yet released any official information about current operations. The park website has Read the Full Story >>

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Shepherdstown Marches to Celebrate the Constitution of the United States

Shepherdstown hosted a community parade on Saturday, September 20, to honor the Constitution of the United States. Read the Full Story >>

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Shepherd University President Announces Plan To Retire At End Of School Year

Dr. Mary J.C. Hendrix plans to step down as President of Shepherd University at the end of the 2025-2026 academic year. Read the Full Story >>

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Governor Morrisey Provides Details of 25-Year Energy Plan

Governor Patrick Morrisey wants West Virginia to be a powerhouse in energy production for the country. Read the Full Story >>

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