A few snapshots from the 2025 Jefferson County Fair. Read the Full Story >>
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Charles Town Dedicates African American Cemetery
The Charles Town African American Cemetery was formally dedicated during a brief ceremony on August 17, 2025. Read the Full Story >>
Preparing For Disasters: Local Alerts & Training
The Jefferson County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management offers several tips for staying safe when severe weather occurs. Read the Full Story >>
Bee Line March Anniversary Events In Shepherdstown Mark 250 Years Of History
Shepherdstown marked the 250th anniversary of the “Bee Line March” with festivities at Morgan’s Grove Park and a wreath-laying ceremony at Elmwood Cemetery on Saturday, June 14 2025. Read the Full Story >>
No Kings Rally In Shepherdstown Gathers More Than 1,000 Participants
The No Kings rally in Shepherdstown WV drew a crowd of more than 1,000 as the event was beginning on June 14 2025. Read the Full Story >>
Shepherdstown Celebrates Its First Pride Parade
German Street was filled with a festive crowd as Shepherdstown held its first Pride parade on Sunday, June 1. Read the Full Story >>
Governor Celebrates Building Rehabilitation In Charles Town
Mark Letenzi of Mitchell Park Companies recently completed the rehabilitation of the Stephenson building in downtown Charles Town. Read the Full Story >>
Shepherdstown Banner Program Honors Veterans
Shepherdstown will hang banners to honor veterans in May, July and November. Read the Full Story >>
Shepherd University Breaks Ground For Multi-Purpose Facility
Shepherd University held a ceremonial groundbreaking on May 14 for a new dining and multi-purpose facility. 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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
Mobile Food Pantry Serves Growing Need In WV’s Eastern Panhandle
Community Markets serves 10 counties in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. Read the Full Story >>
Jefferson County Events
Events and activities around Jefferson County, West Virginia (April 8 to April 15). Read the Full Story >>
Hundreds Rally In Charles Town During National “Hands Off” Event
Hundreds of area residents joined the "Hands Off" protest rally in front of the Jefferson County courthouse on April 5 2025. Read the Full Story >>