Governor Patrick Morrisey is pushing back hard on an unfolding story about the proposal West Virginia submitted for a nuclear campus program planned by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Read the Full Story >>
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Circuit Court Orders David Tabb To Be Removed From County Commission Ballot
Circuit Court Judge Bridget Cohee found that David Tabb is not legally qualified to appear on the November 3, 2026, general election ballot. Read the Full Story >>
Appalachian Heritage Festival Turns 30
The 2026 Appalachian Heritage Festival at Shepherd University will take place on September 24 through September 27. Read the Full Story >>
CTUB Sets Special Meeting To Review Sidewinder Permit Issues
The Charles Town Utility Board will meet on September 14 to review issues with a WV DEP permit issues for a Sidewinder water line. Read the Full Story >>
WV DEP Issues Permit For Sidewinder Water Line Construction
WV DEP issued a construction stormwater permit, WVR 113389, for the Sidewinder Raw Water Line on May 26, 2026. Read the Full Story >>
Two Years Of Charles Town “Walks About Nothing”
“Two years of nothing turned into something” was how Liz Cook began her remarks at this week’s “Walk About Nothing.” The September 2 walk drew a crowd of 109 participants who gathered at the North Mildred Depot for music, ice cream and cake to celebrate the second year anniversary of the program. Cook continued her Read the Full Story >>
Interactive Map Of Valley North Transmission Line Potenial Paths In Jefferson County
The Jefferson County GIS Office has published an interactive map based to help residents review the Valley North transmission project. Read the Full Story >>
Jefferson County Fair Filled With Fun, Food and Community Spirit
The 2026 Jefferson County Fair will be run through this Saturday, August 22. Read the Full Story >>
Kickball Challenge Supports School Supplies Collection
Highlights from 2026 Jefferson County and City of Ranson kickball contest to collect school supplies. Read the Full Story >>
Data Center Plan From West Virginia Department Of Commerce Light On Details
The WV Department of Commerce published a plan for data center development on August 7. Read the Full Story >>
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 >>