Shepherd University held a ceremonial groundbreaking on May 14 for a new dining and multi-purpose facility. Read the Full Story >>
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County Commission Plans To Finance New HQ With $16 Million Bond
The Jefferson County Commission voted to move forward with a $16 million financing plan for the two former APUS buildings it intends to purchase in July. Read the Full Story >>
AmeriCorps Funding Cuts Hit Jefferson County
West Virginia lost between 300 and 400 community service jobs this week due to major funding cuts to AmeriCorps programs. Read the Full Story >>
County Commission Seeks Impact Fees To Help Cover Costs of New Offices
The Observer calculates that the county could recover between $6 million to $7 million of the new building project costs with impact fees. Read the Full Story >>
West Virginia Humanities Council Suspends All Grants
The West Virginia Humanities Council announced that it has paused all its grants, effective immediately. Read the Full Story >>
Birdhill Subdivison Stormwater Management Plan Reviewed by WV DEP
National homebuilder Lennar has plans to build 720 houses on 195 acres in the Birdhilll Meadows subdivision off Route 480 in Kearneysville. Read the Full Story >>
WVU Medicine Will Invest In Berkeley and Jefferson Counties
WVU Medicine plans to invest $260 million to expand its facilities in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle. Read the Full Story >>