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Appalachian Heritage Festival Turns 30

CTUB Sets Special Meeting To Review Sidewinder Permit Issues

Observer Weekly — September 10, 2026

WV DEP Issues Permit For Sidewinder Water Line Construction

Observer Weekly — September 3, 2026

Two Years Of Charles Town “Walks About Nothing”

Observer Weekly — August 27, 2026

Observer Weekly — August 20, 2026

Interactive Map Of Valley North Transmission Line Potenial Paths In Jefferson County

Jefferson County Fair Filled With Fun, Food and Community Spirit

Kickball Challenge Supports School Supplies Collection

Data Center Plan From West Virginia Department Of Commerce Light On Details

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Becky Hill with banjo in field. Photo credit: Cory Marie Podielski

Appalachian Heritage Festival Turns 30

The 2026 Appalachian Heritage Festival at Shepherd University will take place on September 24 through September 27. Read the Full Story >>

CTUB meeting room packed for public comment

CTUB Sets Special Meeting To Review Sidewinder Permit Issues

The Charles Town Utility Board will meet on September 14 to review issues with a WV DEP permit issues for a Sidewinder water line. Read the Full Story >>

Labor Day event in Shepherdstown Market House Plaza

Observer Weekly — September 10, 2026

Jefferson County, WV — News & Events. We cover the stories and inspiring voices of our community.  Read the Full Story >>

cover page of Sidewinder SWPPP document

WV DEP Issues Permit For Sidewinder Water Line Construction

WV DEP issued a construction stormwater permit, WVR 113389, for the Sidewinder Raw Water Line on May 26, 2026.  Read the Full Story >>

Group at Mildred Street Depot building

Observer Weekly — September 3, 2026

Jefferson County, WV — News & Events. We cover the stories and inspiring voices of our community.  Read the Full Story >>

Group at Mildred Street Depot building

Two Years Of Charles Town “Walks About Nothing”

“Two years of nothing turned into something” was how Liz Cook began her remarks at this week’s  “Walk About Nothing.” The September 2 walk drew a crowd of 109 participants who gathered at the North Mildred Depot for music, ice cream and cake to celebrate the second year anniversary of the program. Cook continued her Read the Full Story >>

ambulance in parade

Observer Weekly — August 27, 2026

Jefferson County, WV — News & Events. We cover the stories and inspiring voices of our community.  Read the Full Story >>

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