The Jefferson County Commission has approved several priorities on which it will focus during 2025. Read the Full Story >>
Government
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 >>
Republicans Sweep Jefferson County Votes
29,447 ballots were cast in Jefferson County during the recent election (including election day, early voting, and absentee ballots). That number represents a turnout of 63.99% of Jefferson County’s registered voters. Read the Full Story >>
Jefferson County 2024 Election Results
There were 46,016 registered voters eligible to vote in Jefferson County according to the report provided by Nikki Painter, the Chief Deputy Clerk of Jefferson County, following the official election canvass completed on November 12 and 13. Painter’s report shows that 29,447 ballots were cast in Jefferson County during the recent election (including election day, Read the Full Story >>
Voters Will Pick 4 Candidates For Jefferson County Commission
For the Jefferson County Commission, 4 of the 5 seats on the commision are on the ballot this year. All county voters get to select 1 candidate for each of the 4 seats. The winners of the Charles Town, Shepherdstown, and Harpers Ferry seats will take office as soon as the election is certified (about Read the Full Story >>
County Commission – Mike Mood
What made you decide to run for County Commission? I believe that I possess the abilities to work with others not always of the same mindset for the common good of the county and to with an open mind do what is best for the residents of the county as a whole. Why should residents Read the Full Story >>
County Commission – Natalie Grantham Friend
What made you decide to run for County Commission? I am confident in my ability to make a positive impact. My motivation stems from a commitment to enhance organization and efficiency within the JCC. We must prioritize the real and significant issues facing our county. Why should residents trust you with governing Jefferson County? I Read the Full Story >>