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 >>

Local News & Events in Jefferson County WV
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 >>
Governor Patrick Morrisey wants West Virginia to be a powerhouse in energy production for the country. Read the Full Story >>
A few snapshots from the 2025 Jefferson County Fair. Read the Full Story >>
The Charles Town African American Cemetery was formally dedicated during a brief ceremony on August 17, 2025. Read the Full Story >>
A month-long exploration of Appalachian culture will take place in Shepherdstown WV this September. Read the Full Story >>
The 2025 Appalachian Chaimber Music Festival has a dozen full concerts plus other events in its schedule between August 7 to 17. Read the Full Story >>
First Energy will hold an open house event in Shepherdstown on Wednesday August 13, from 6 to 8 pm to share information on a new high-voltage transmission line it wants to build through Jefferson County. Read the Full Story >>