The Shepherdstown Christmas Parade has been annual tradition of the town since the 1980s. Read the Full Story >>
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Sheperdstown Honors Judy Shepherd For Community Spirit
Shepherdstown recognized Judy Shepherd as the "Heart of Shepherdstown" for three decades of volunteer service. Read the Full Story >>
State Proposes Rule For Fast-Tracking Data Center Projects
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Jefferson County Planning Commission had a day-long mediation session with Sidewinder LLC on October 29, 2025. Read the Full Story >>
Jefferson County Residents Organize Local No Kings Rally On October 18
A large crowd came armed with costumes, creative signs, and boisterous energy for the No Kings rally in Shepherdstown on October 18. Read the Full Story >>
Harpers Ferry Affected By Federal Government Shutdown
The shutdown of the federal government that began on Wednesday, October 1 2025 is affecting operations at the Harpers Ferry National Historic Park. Park officials declined to provide details of how park services would be affected prior to the shutdown and have not yet released any official information about current operations. The park website has Read the Full Story >>
Charles Town Dedicates African American Cemetery
The Charles Town African American Cemetery was formally dedicated during a brief ceremony on August 17, 2025. Read the Full Story >>
Electric Company To Share Details Of New Transmission Line
First Energy will hold an open house event in Shepherdstown on Wednesday August 13, from 6 to 8 pm to share information on a new high-voltage transmission line it wants to build through Jefferson County. Read the Full Story >>
CTUB And American Water Present Service Area Arguments At Public Service Commision Hearing
On July 30 2025, the WV PSC conducted an evidentiary hearing on a service territory dispute between CTUB and WV American Water. Read the Full Story >>
County Commission Holds Ribbon Cutting At New Government Buildings
The Jefferson County commission held a ceremonial ribbon cutting at the two buildings that will soon become the Jefferson County Administration & Judicial Center. Read the Full Story >>