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Community Meetings In Jefferson County – Week of Feb 2, 2026

Governor Morrisey Pushes Hard For 10% Cut to Personal Income Tax Rates

Severe Winter Storm In Jefferson County This Weekend — Resources

Community Meetings In Jefferson County – Week of Jan 26, 2026

Arsenic Remediation Plan Proposed For Birdhill Meadows Subdivision

Shepherdstown Snapshot — January 2026

Community Meetings In Jefferson County – Week of Jan 19, 2026

Jefferson County Residents Protest ICE Tactics

Community Meetings In Jefferson County – Week of Jan 12, 2026

How Water and Sewer Utilities Pay For System Improvements

Community Meetings In Jefferson County – Week of Jan 5, 2026

Community Meetings In Jefferson County – Week of Dec 22, 2025

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Governor Morrisey Pushes Hard For 10% Cut to Personal Income Tax Rates

January 29, 2026 Tagged With: Governor Morrisey, wv budget

WV Governor Patrick Morrisey speaking

Governor Patrick Morrisey spoke at Green's Supply Depot this morning about why he wants a 10% cut in WV's income tax rates. Read the Full Story >>

Arsenic Remediation Plan Proposed For Birdhill Meadows Subdivision

January 15, 2026 Tagged With: Birdhill Subdivision, Jefferson County Planning Commission, Jefferson Orchards, Kearneysville, Lennar, WVDEP

birdhill subdivision map showing former orchard

Lennar/U.S. Homes LLC has proposed an arsenic remediation plan for its planned Birdhill Meadows subdivision.  Read the Full Story >>

Jefferson County Residents Protest ICE Tactics

January 10, 2026 Tagged With: freedom rallies, Indivisible Jefferson County, no kings

residents rally in front of court house

More than 100 people gathered in front of the Jefferson County courthouse to protest the killing of Miinnesota resident Renee Good. Read the Full Story >>

How Water and Sewer Utilities Pay For System Improvements

January 1, 2026 Tagged With: CTUB, utilities, WV American Water

chart comparing water and sewer utility rates

CTUB and WV American Water customers pay very different rates, due in part to how the utilities cover their infrastructure costs. Read the Full Story >>

Community Welcomes New Wawa Store To Ranson

December 18, 2025 Tagged With: economic development, Ranson, shopping

ribbon cutting at Ranson wawa

Employees, community members, and local government officials celebrated the new Wawa store in Ranson on December 18. Read the Full Story >>

Shepherdstown Christmas Parade 2025

December 6, 2025 Tagged With: Christmas, Christmas in Shepherdstown, Shepherdstown, Shepherdstown Rotary

mrs claus and santa in car during parade 2022

The Shepherdstown Christmas Parade has been annual tradition of the town since the 1980s.  Read the Full Story >>

Sheperdstown Honors Judy Shepherd For Community Spirit

December 4, 2025 Tagged With: Christmas, Corp of Shepherdstown

Judy Shepherd receives award from Shepherdstown Mayor James Gatz

Shepherdstown recognized Judy Shepherd as the "Heart of Shepherdstown" for three decades of volunteer service. Read the Full Story >>

New Construction Permits In Jefferson County Expected To Hit 1,500 in 2025

December 3, 2025 Tagged With: Housing Growth

graph of housing permits in jefferson county

Residential construction continues to boom in Jefferson County, West Virginia. Read the Full Story >>

State Proposes Rule For Fast-Tracking Data Center Projects

November 26, 2025 Tagged With: data centers, HB2014, microgrids

fiber optic cables buried in ground

The West Virginia Department of Commerce has proposed rules to implement a data center and microgrid law enacted earlier this year.  Read the Full Story >>

Charles Town Utility Board Reverses Decision, Votes To Apply For Grant

November 26, 2025 Tagged With: CTUB, Summit Point Motorsports Park

sign at summit point facility

The Charles Town Utility Board (CTUB) voted to apply for a state grant that could fund the design and construction of a new water and sanitary sewer system in Summit Point. Read the Full Story >>

Federal Agencies Plan To Exchange Land In Harpers Ferry

November 19, 2025 Tagged With: Customs and Border Patrol, harpers ferry national park, National Park Service, Riley Moore, Shelley Moore Capito

map showing parcels to be swapped

The National Park Service and Customs and Border Protection have been working on a land swap for more than a decade. Read the Full Story >>

CTUB Questions Grant For New Water & Sewer System In Summit Point

November 13, 2025 Tagged With: CTUB, Summit Point Motorsports Park

summit point motorsports park & training center (courtesy photo)

CTUB declined to apply for a grant to design and construct a new water and sewer system in Summit Point. Read the Full Story >>

Planning Commission Rejects Settlement Proposal From Sidewinder

November 5, 2025 Tagged With: Jefferson County Planning Commission, Sidewinder

community members holding signs at planning commission meeting

The Jefferson County Planning Commission voted 4-3 on November 5 to reject a settlment proposal from Sidewinder LLC. Read the Full Story >>

County Drafts Zoning Changes To Encourage Commercial & Residential Clusters

November 2, 2025 Tagged With: Jefferson County Planning Commission, zoning, zoning ordinance

pre-fabricated building components lined up for assembly

The Jefferson County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on November 4 to consider drafts for three new zoning districts. Read the Full Story >>

Planning Commission Discusses Settlement With Sidewinder

October 30, 2025 Tagged With: Jefferson County Planning Commission, Sidewinder

crowd during Middleway Day 2025

The Jefferson County Planning Commission had a day-long mediation session with Sidewinder LLC on October 29, 2025. Read the Full Story >>

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