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 >>
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Governor Morrisey Provides Details of 25-Year Energy Plan
Governor Patrick Morrisey wants West Virginia to be a powerhouse in energy production for the country. Read the Full Story >>
Jefferson County Fair 2025 Gallery
A few snapshots from the 2025 Jefferson County Fair. 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 >>
Shepherdstown Celebrates Appalachian Heritage
A month-long exploration of Appalachian culture will take place in Shepherdstown WV this September. Read the Full Story >>
Chamber Music Festival Connects Appalachia & The World
The 2025 Appalachian Chaimber Music Festival has a dozen full concerts plus other events in its schedule between August 7 to 17. Read the Full Story >>
Preparing For Disasters: Local Alerts & Training
The Jefferson County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management offers several tips for staying safe when severe weather occurs. Read the Full Story >>
WVU Medicine Will Invest In Berkeley and Jefferson Counties
WVU Medicine plans to invest $260 million to expand its facilities in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle. Read the Full Story >>
Jefferson County Events
Events and activities around Jefferson County, West Virginia (April 8 to April 15). Read the Full Story >>
Local Governments Need Volunteers For Boards & Commissions
Jefferson County residents can serve on many local government boards, committees and commissions. Read the Full Story >>
Governor Morrisey Addresses Weighty Issues In Local Speech
Governor Patrick Morrisey spoke last Friday in Martinsburg to promote his “four-pillar” plan to improve West Virginians’ health. Read the Full Story >>
Protests, Parks & PODA
Welcome to the Jefferson Weekly, a quick-read email digest from The WV Independent Observer covering the news and events around Jefferson County. Read the Full Story >>
Unity Campaign Supports Local Nonprofits
The United Way Unity Campaign is encouraging donations between March 1 and March 15 to support local charities. Read the Full Story >>
Welcome To The Jefferson Weekly
Welcome to the Jefferson Weekly, a quick-read email digest from the WV Independent Observer covering the news and events around Jefferson County. Read the Full Story >>
American Conservation Film Festival — March 6-9, 2025
The American Conservation Film Festival (ACFF) will hold its 2025 Festival on March 6 to 9 at Shepherd University’s Frank Arts Center in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. Read the Full Story >>