Highlights from 2026 Jefferson County and City of Ranson kickball contest to collect school supplies. Read the Full Story >>
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County Commission Stonewalls On FOIA Requests?
The Jefferson County Commission claims it has a problem with FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) requests received over the past several years. Read the Full Story >>
Bedington Data Center Project Seeks Construction Permit
Penzance has filed an application for a stormwater construction permit for its Bedington data center project. Read the Full Story >>
Relief Efforts For Lewis & Upshur County Residents
Flood relief efforts for Upshur and Lewis Counties. Priority request for cleaning supplies and hygiene products. Read the Full Story >>
Charles Town Council Notes: June 2026
In its June meetings, the Charles Town City Council addressed downtown vibrancy and safety concerns, expanded the city’s designated outdoor alcohol consumption area, and received updates on major infrastructure projects during its June meetings. Read the Full Story >>
Valley Link Shares Details Of Power Line Route Options
Valley Link Transmission has shared details of the 765-kilovolt transmission line it intends to build across three states. Read the Full Story >>
Transmission Lines Planned for Jefferson County
Valley Link Transmission LLC announced public meetings to preview plans for a 765 kilovolt transmission line. Read the Full Story >>
Shepherdstown To Buy Former School Property
The Town of Shepherdstown plans to purchase the old Shepherdstown Elementary School from the Board of Education. Read the Full Story >>
Shepherdstown 2026 Election Results
Election night results from the 2026 Shepherdstown municipal elections. Read the Full Story >>
Ranson 2026 Election Results
Election-night results from the 2026 Ranson municipal elections. Read the Full Story >>
Ranson Changes Boundaries And Updates Zoning Map
The Ranson City Council voted to annex parts of the Briar Run subdivision and update it zoning map on May 19 2026. Read the Full Story >>
Public Hearing On School Budget Set For May 26
The Jefferson County Board of Education (BOE) will hold a public hearing on the 2026-2027 proposed budget on Tuesday, May 26. Read the Full Story >>
Data Center Project Planned For Summit Point
Ryan Stuart Development is working on plans for a data center project to be located northwest of Summit Point, West Virginia. Read the Full Story >>
Expert Panel Discusses Data Centers in West Virginia
The Stubblefield Instutute at Shepherd University hosted a panel discussion about data centers on March 31 2026. Read the Full Story >>
Google Plans To Build Data Center Campus In Putnam County, West Virginia
Google plans to build a data center campus in Putnam County, West Virginia according to Governor Patrick Morrisey. Read the Full Story >>