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Community Meetings In Jefferson County — Week of Mar 9, 2026

Data Center Project Planned In Bedington Area Of Berkeley County

Proposal For Water & Sewer In Summit Point Lacks Key Details

Residential Development Proposed For Cranes Lane Property In Ranson

Plans For ICE Detention Facility In Williamsport Draws Protest

Community Meetings In Jefferson County – Week of Feb 2, 2026

Governor Morrisey Pushes Hard For 10% Cut to Personal Income Tax Rates

Severe Winter Storm In Jefferson County This Weekend — Resources

Community Meetings In Jefferson County – Week of Jan 26, 2026

Arsenic Remediation Plan Proposed For Birdhill Meadows Subdivision

Shepherdstown Snapshot — January 2026

Community Meetings In Jefferson County – Week of Jan 19, 2026

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Data Center Project Planned In Bedington Area Of Berkeley County

The area around the village of Bedington in Berkeley County has been announced as WV's first “high-impact data center” site. Read the Full Story >>

Concept plan for water and sewer at summit point raceway

Proposal For Water & Sewer In Summit Point Lacks Key Details

A proposed Summit Point water and sewer utility project needs more details to assess its scope and financial viability. Read the Full Story >>

Cranes Lane looking east from subdivision site

Residential Development Proposed For Cranes Lane Property In Ranson

The Ranson City Council is discussiong rezoning a property on Cranes Lane for a new housing subdivision. Read the Full Story >>

Williamsport ICE facility

Plans For ICE Detention Facility In Williamsport Draws Protest

200+ people protested plans for ICE processing facility in Williamsport during a Washington County Commission meeting on February 3. Read the Full Story >>

WV Governor Patrick Morrisey speaking

Governor Morrisey Pushes Hard For 10% Cut to Personal Income Tax Rates

Governor Patrick Morrisey spoke at Green's Supply Depot this morning about why he wants a 10% cut in WV's income tax rates. Read the Full Story >>

Snow on McMurran Hall

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 >>

birdhill subdivision map showing former orchard

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 >>

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