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Jefferson County Residents Organize Local No Kings Rally On October 18

County Prosecutor Matt Harvey Moves To New Role as US Attorney

Harpers Ferry Affected By Federal Government Shutdown

Shepherdstown Marches to Celebrate the Constitution of the United States

Shepherd University President Announces Plan To Retire At End Of School Year

Governor Morrisey Provides Details of 25-Year Energy Plan

Jefferson County Fair 2025 Gallery

Charles Town Dedicates African American Cemetery

Jefferson County Development Authority Gets New Board Members

Shepherdstown Celebrates Appalachian Heritage

Chamber Music Festival Connects Appalachia & The World

Electric Company To Share Details Of New Transmission Line

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Jefferson County Residents Organize Local No Kings Rally On October 18

October 20, 2025 Tagged With: no kings

view of crowd at king and german streets

A large crowd came armed with costumes, creative signs, and boisterous energy for the No Kings rally in Shepherdstown on October 18. Read the Full Story >>

Shepherdstown Marches to Celebrate the Constitution of the United States

September 20, 2025 Tagged With: parade, US Constitution

people marching with banner and signs

Shepherdstown hosted a community parade on Saturday, September 20, to honor the Constitution of the United States. Read the Full Story >>

Shepherd University President Announces Plan To Retire At End Of School Year

September 11, 2025 Tagged With: Mary Henrix, Shepherd University

Dr. Mary J.C. Hendrix

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 >>

Jefferson County Fair 2025 Gallery

August 21, 2025 Tagged With: Jefferson County Fair

longhorn cow

A few snapshots from the 2025 Jefferson County Fair. Read the Full Story >>

Charles Town Dedicates African American Cemetery

August 21, 2025 Tagged With: Cemetery, Charles Town History, Fairview Cemetery, Jefferson County NAACP

tent in front of water tower

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

July 24, 2025 Tagged With: Jefferson County Emergency Management

emergency management logo

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

June 14, 2025 Tagged With: Bee Line March, Historic Shepherdstown Commission, history

reanactors marching along kearneysville pike

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

June 14, 2025 Tagged With: freedom rallies

no kings rally - crowd on german street

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

June 2, 2025 Tagged With: pride parade, Shepherdstown

marchers with pride parade banner

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

May 22, 2025 Tagged With: Charles Town downtown, historic preservation, redevelopment

ribbon cutting on front porch

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

May 21, 2025 Tagged With: Shepherdstown, veterans

veteran banners in front of mcmurran hall

Shepherdstown will hang banners to honor veterans in May, July and November. Read the Full Story >>

Shepherd University Breaks Ground For Multi-Purpose Facility

May 15, 2025 Tagged With: Shepherd Universithy athletics, Shepherd University

shepherd university board shovels dirt at groundbreaking ceremony

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

May 1, 2025 Tagged With: Community Markets, freedom rallies, Jefferson County Historic Landmarks Commission, Potomac Valley Audubon Society

americorps stats graphic

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

April 24, 2025 Tagged With: Center for Appalachian Studies and Communities, Contemporary American Theater Festival, freedom rallies, Jefferson County Museum, Shepherd University, WV Humanities Council

humanities council 2024 grants graphic (state map)

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

April 22, 2025 Tagged With: WVU Medicine

WVU Medicine - Jefferson facility

WVU Medicine plans to invest $260 million to expand its facilities in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle. Read the Full Story >>

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