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Jefferson County Fair 2025 Gallery

Charles Town Dedicates African American Cemetery

Jefferson County Development Authority Gets New Board Members

Shepherdstown Celebrates Appalachian Heritage

Chamber Music Festival Connects Appalachia & The World

Electric Company To Share Details Of New Transmission Line

CTUB And American Water Present Service Area Arguments At Public Service Commision Hearing

County Commission Holds Ribbon Cutting At New Government Buildings

Preparing For Disasters: Local Alerts & Training

Local Intervenors Added To Middleway Bottling Plant Lawsuit

Blake Solar Project: State Issues Fine For Repeated Stormwater Violations  

County Commission Plans For Growth With Purchase Of New Buildings

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County Commission – Cara Keys

November 1, 2024 Tagged With: Elections 2024, In Print Nov 2024, Jefferson County Commission

Cara Keys

What made you decide to run for County Commission? The past few years our county has been so consumed with fighting we have failed to solve serious problems impacting our county. Our county needs more than ever people who are willing and able to have constructive conversations on our county issues with the knowledge needed Read the Full Story >>

County Commission – Carrie Blessing

November 1, 2024 Tagged With: Elections 2024, In Print Nov 2024, Jefferson County Commission

Carrie Blessing

What made you decide to run for County Commission? We’re at a pivotal moment in Jefferson County. Outside interests are pushing development that would permanently alter our rural landscape and quality of life. I’m running to ensure responsible development that respects our community and environment. I’ve served my community as a member of the Shepherdstown Read the Full Story >>

County Commission – David Tabb

November 1, 2024 Tagged With: Elections 2024, In Print Nov 2024, Jefferson County Commission

David Tabb

What made you decide to run for County Commission? I was taught from the age of three, by my parents and elders, that everyone has the responsibility to be a steward of the land.  Without the land, clean water and air you don’t have anything to build upon.  Over the last 20 years, this commission Read the Full Story >>

County Commission – Jack Hefestay

November 1, 2024 Tagged With: Elections 2024, In Print Nov 2024, Jefferson County Commission

Jack Hefestay

What made you decide to run for County Commission? The Commission appeared to be contentious and deadlocked on several important issues. My management and leadership experience as well as personal history dealing with difficult situations (conflict resolution) led me to think I could be a big assist with the Commission. Why should residents trust you Read the Full Story >>

County Commission – James Walch

November 1, 2024 Tagged With: election 2024, In Print Nov 2024, Jefferson County Commission

James Walch

What made you decide to run for County Commission? I decided to run for County Commission because Jefferson County is facing some unique challenges and is at a critical point in its history.  We are now the 2nd fastest growing county in the state.  I have a deep love for Jefferson County and its residents Read the Full Story >>

Water Bottling Plant Planned In Middleway

November 1, 2024 Tagged With: In Print Nov 2024, Jefferson County Planning Commission, Middleway, Mountain Pure, Sidewinder, Water Bottling

concept plan for Middleway water bottling site

A plan for a water bottling facility in Middleway is on the Nov 12 2024 Jefferson County Planning Commission meeting agenda. Read the Full Story >>

Artists Open Studios For Weekend Tour

November 1, 2024 Tagged With: In Print Nov 2024, Over the Mountain Studio Tour

studio tour artist group photo

The 2024 Over the Mountain Studio Tour will take place on November 9 & 10. Read the Full Story >>

The Reconstruction Era In Harpers Ferry

November 1, 2024 Tagged With: Harpers Ferry, In Print Nov 2024

event poster

Local author Lynn Pechuekonis will discuss the Reconstructioon era in Harpers Ferry on Saturday, November 23. Read the Full Story >>

Legal Path Cleared For Solar Projects

November 1, 2024 Tagged With: solar

solar panels

Two legal cases filed against the County to overturn the “solar” zoning ordinance amendment were recently resolved. Read the Full Story >>

August 27 Public Hearing For Comment On County Comprehensive Plan

August 1, 2024 Tagged With: In Print Aug 2024, Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan, Jefferson County Planning Commission

public meeting crowd

The Jefferson County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing about the draft comprehensive plan on August 27 at 7:00 pm. Read the Full Story >>

General Stores In Shepherdstown Invite Patrons To Slow Down & Enjoy Shopping

August 1, 2024 Tagged With: In Print Aug 2024, Shepherdstown downtown, shop local

O'Hurley's general store - rebuilding Aug 2024

Shepherdstown is home to two general stores, both of which offer a variety of helpful and whimsical products.  Read the Full Story >>

Forum at Shepherd University Discusses Issues Of Child Care Services

August 1, 2024 Tagged With: child care, In Print Aug 2024, Jefferson County Development Authority, Shepherd University, Stubblefield Institute

child care forum speakers

Shepherd University hosted a panel discussion titled “A 360 View of Child Care in Jefferson County” on July 24. Read the Full Story >>

2024 African American Cultural & Heritage Festival

August 1, 2024 Tagged With: In Print Aug 2024

drum circle at 2023 festival

The 2024 Jefferson County African American Cultural & Heritage Festival Festival will be held on Aug 16-17 in Charles Town. Read the Full Story >>

Born of Rebellion Exhibit On Display At Shepherd University

August 1, 2024 Tagged With: Byrd Center, In Print Aug 2024, Shepherd University

Born of Rebellion exhibit panel

The Born of Rebellion exhibit will be on display at the Shepherd University Byrd Center during August and September 2024. Read the Full Story >>

Happy Retreat 2024 Craft Beer And Music Festival

August 1, 2024 Tagged With: Happy Retreat, In Print Aug 2024

beer tents at Happy Retreat festival

The 2024 Happy Retreat Craft Beer & Music Festival will be on Saturday, September 7, from 11 am - 6 pm. Read the Full Story >>

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