Governor Patrick Morrisey spoke last Friday in Martinsburg to promote his “four-pillar” plan to improve West Virginians’ health. Read the Full Story >>
Government
County Commission To Buy Second APUS Building For New Courthouse
The Jefferson County Commission plans to purchase the building at 330 North George Street in Charles Town to house the county court system. Read the Full Story >>
County Actions to Change JCDA Raise Concerns, Questions
A County Commission vote on March 6 2025 to change how the Jefferson County Development Authority (JCDA) operates has raised many concerns and questions. Read the Full Story >>
Public Hearing For Shepherdstown Comprehensive Plan
After two years of review, the Corporation of Shepherdstown is inviting public comment on a revised Comprehensive Plan that sets out a vision for the town to follow for the next decade. Read the Full Story >>
Jefferson County Adopts New Comprehensive Plan
The 2025 Comprehensive Plan for Jefferson County, WV took effect on February 25, 2025 following a vote by the Jefferson County Planning Commission. Read the Full Story >>
County Commission Discusses 2025 Plans
The Jefferson County Commission has approved several priorities on which it will focus during 2025. Read the Full Story >>
County Begins Work On 2025-2026 Budget
The Jefferson County Commission will spend the next several months to prepare the FY2026 county budget. Read the Full Story >>
Jefferson County Historic Landmarks Commission Has Multiple Roles
The Jefferson County zoning ordinance tasks the Historic Landmarks Commission with preserving historic structures in the county. Read the Full Story >>
Changes Planned For WV51 Intersection At Charles Town West End
WVDOH is studying options to improvement the three-way intersection of West Washington Street, MLK Jr. Boulevard and Summit Point Road. Read the Full Story >>
Public Hearing For Middleway Water Bottling Project Postponed To February
The special meeting of the Jefferson County Planning Commission that was scheduled for Tuesday, December 17 has been cancelled. Read the Full Story >>
Jefferson County Plans To Purchase Building From APUS
The Jefferson County Commission announced plans to purchase a vacant office building from American Public University. Read the Full Story >>
Jefferson County Commission Reviews Impact Fees
The Jefferson County Commission is reviwing impact fees for new construction. Read the Full Story >>
New Plan Submitted For Middleway Water Bottling Facility
Sidewinder Enterprises submitted a new concept plan for its Mountain Pure water bottling facility project in Middleway on November 15 2024. Read the Full Story >>
Plan for Middleway Water Bottling Facility Rejected
The Jefferson County Planning Commission voted on November 12 2024 to reject the concept plan for a proposed water bottling facility in Middleway. Read the Full Story >>
Public Hearing For Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan
There will be a public hearing on the Jeffereson County Comprehensive Plan on December 4 at Jefferson High School. Read the Full Story >>