Arcadia Land, the developer of the Harvest Hills subdivision, is asking to rezone the land from Rural (which limits density) to Residential Growth (which would allow high density). Read the Full Story >>
Jefferson County
Rainbow Road Club Waiting For Highway To Arrive
The Rainbow Road Club plans to stay open as long as possible before the project to widen Route 340 demolishes the building. Read the Full Story >>
The Road Ahead For Jefferson County
Route 340 is finally being widened south of Charles Town (below) and the construction of new homes continues to tick up dramatically. There is still a lot of open space and active farmland in the county, but many residents have concerns. Read the Full Story >>
November 30 Deadline for Public Comment On Ranson Planning Map
The City of Ranson’s project to update its Comprehensive Plan is getting closer to the finish line, with the City’s planning commission and council expected to review a final draft for approval in early 2024. November 30 is the last day for the public to make comments on the current draft (public comment is open Read the Full Story >>
Jefferson County Commission Misses Grant Deadlines
The Jefferson County Commission has not met to conduct business since September 7. The commission has 5 seats, one of which has been vacant since June 2023. In an ongoing struggle over filling the vacant seat, two commissioners — Jennifer Krouse and Tricia Jackson — have been refusing to attend the commission meetings. Read the Full Story >>
Commissioners Attempt To Repeal Part Of County Zoning Ordinance
Multiple concerns and confusion about attempt to "repeal" Jefferson County zoning ordinance. Read the Full Story >>
Jefferson County Lights Up For Halloween
2023 Halloween events in Jefferson County WV Read the Full Story >>
Two Commissioners Refuse To Meet
The Jefferson County Commission failed to convene to conduct business at its regularly scheduled meeting on September 21. Read the Full Story >>
Shepherdstown Day Care Center Celebrates 50 Years
Melissa Holman, director of the the Shepherdstown Day Care Center talks about the center's programs and challenges. Read the Full Story >>
Halloween Fun In Jefferson County
2023 Halloween events in Jefferson County Read the Full Story >>
Events & Activities – October 2023
Events & Activities Roundup - October 2023 Read the Full Story >>
Jefferson County Planning Commission Takes Comments On Future Land Use
The Jefferson County Planning Commission continues to work on updating the Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan and hosted two public input sessions in August. Read the Full Story >>
Stall Tactics On Jefferson County Commission
Jefferson County Commissioners Jackson and Krouse block routine county operations over political conflict. Read the Full Story >>
Jefferson County Tourism Expects Strong Growth To Continue
West Virginia’s Tourism Secretary Chelsea Ruby recently presented the “Tourism Professional of the Year” award to Annette Gavin Bates, leader of the local Jefferson County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Read the Full Story >>
Traffic Bottlenecks During The First Week Of Route 340 Project
Commuters experienced significant delays traveling through the intersection of Route 9 and Harpers Ferry Road in Loudoun County and across the Rumsey Bridge leading into Shepherdstown during the first week of the Route 340 rockslide remediation project. Read the Full Story >>