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 >>
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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 >>
Childcare Options Needed In Jefferson County
The Jefferson County Development Authority estimates that more than 1,600 families in Jefferson County have an unmet need for licensed child care. Read the Full Story >>
Appalachian Heritage Festival At Shepherd University To Highlight Family And Community
The 2023 Appalachian Heritage Festival will be held on September 23 at various locations on the Shepherd University campus. Read the Full Story >>
School Attendance Matters For Academic Skills
Jefferson County Schools has designated September as “attendance awareness month” — an early emphasis intended to establish strong attendance patterns. Read the Full Story >>
Shepherdstown Battlefield Preservation Association Receives $2.5 Million In Funding
Supporters of the Shepherdstown Battle Field Preservation Association gathered to celebrate many successes over 19 years of hard work. Read the Full Story >>
Expanded Services at New Shepherdstown Library
With the successful launch of the new building, the Shepherdstown Public Library has also initiated a leadership transition. Director Hali Taylor, who has worked at the library for 33 years, and development director Lee Ann Warner have both announced their retirements. Read the Full Story >>
Developer Seeks Increased Housing Density For Harvest Hills Subdivision
Arcadia Development Co, developer of the Harvest Hills subdivision is requesting a zoning change from rural to residential growth, which would allow for higher density of housing on the site. Read the Full Story >>
New Book Festival In Shepherdstown Hosts Regional & National Authors
The inaugural Shepherdstown Book Festival, which runs from September 15 through 17, will host three days of events, all revolving around the love of books and writing. Read the Full Story >>
2023 Appalachian Chamber Music Festival Notes Places That Inspire
This year’s Appalachian Chamber Music Festival will feature sixteen musicians in twelve performances taking place between August 17 and 27. Read the Full Story >>
Walking Tour Of Black History In Charles Town
The City of Charles Town is supporting the launch of a new Charles Town African American History Audio Tour. Read the Full Story >>
Art Gallery Fundraiser for Animal Welfare Society
The Bridge Gallery in Shepherdstown will host a charity bazaar on August 12 & 13 to benefit the Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County. Read the Full Story >>
Planning Commission To Collect Input From Residents At County Fair
The Jefferson County Planning Commissioners and staff will be hosting a booth at the Jefferson County Fair. Read the Full Story >>
Hill Top House Hotel In Harpers Ferry Seeks Special Tax District
The Hill Top House Hotel project is seeking a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District for its 9 acre property in Harpers Ferry. Read the Full Story >>