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 >>
Economy & Environment
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
How Water and Sewer Utilities Pay For System Improvements
CTUB and WV American Water customers pay very different rates, due in part to how the utilities cover their infrastructure costs. Read the Full Story >>
Community Welcomes New Wawa Store To Ranson
Employees, community members, and local government officials celebrated the new Wawa store in Ranson on December 18. Read the Full Story >>
New Construction Permits In Jefferson County Expected To Hit 1,500 in 2025
Residential construction continues to boom in Jefferson County, West Virginia. Read the Full Story >>
Charles Town Utility Board Reverses Decision, Votes To Apply For Grant
The Charles Town Utility Board (CTUB) voted to apply for a state grant that could fund the design and construction of a new water and sanitary sewer system in Summit Point. Read the Full Story >>
CTUB Questions Grant For New Water & Sewer System In Summit Point
CTUB decided on November 25 to apply for a grant to design and construct a new water and sewer system in Summit Point. Read the Full Story >>
Planning Commission Rejects Settlement Proposal From Sidewinder
The Jefferson County Planning Commission voted 4-3 on November 5 to reject a settlment proposal from Sidewinder LLC. Read the Full Story >>
Planning Commission Discusses Settlement With Sidewinder
The Jefferson County Planning Commission had a day-long mediation session with Sidewinder LLC on October 29, 2025. Read the Full Story >>
Jefferson County Development Authority Gets New Board Members
The Jefferson County Commission recently appointed 10 new members to reconstitute the board of the Jefferson County Development Authority (JCDA). Read the Full Story >>
Electric Company To Share Details Of New Transmission Line
First Energy will hold an open house event in Shepherdstown on Wednesday August 13, from 6 to 8 pm to share information on a new high-voltage transmission line it wants to build through Jefferson County. Read the Full Story >>
CTUB And American Water Present Service Area Arguments At Public Service Commision Hearing
On July 30 2025, the WV PSC conducted an evidentiary hearing on a service territory dispute between CTUB and WV American Water. Read the Full Story >>
Birdhill Subdivision On August 12 Planning Commission Agenda
There will be a public hearing on August 12 to review a preliminary plat for the Birdhill Meadows subdivision. Read the Full Story >>