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 >>
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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 >>
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 >>
Data Center Project Planned In Bedington Area Of Berkeley County
The area around the village of Bedington in Berkeley County has been announced as WV's first “high-impact data center” site. Read the Full Story >>
Shepherd University Selects Cam Wesson As Next President
Dr. Cameron B. Wesson will become Shepherd University’s 17th president on July 1. Read the Full Story >>
Proposal For Water & Sewer In Summit Point Lacks Key Details
A proposed Summit Point water and sewer utility project needs more details to assess its scope and financial viability. Read the Full Story >>
Residential Development Proposed For Cranes Lane Property In Ranson
The Ranson City Council is discussiong rezoning a property on Cranes Lane for a new housing subdivision. Read the Full Story >>
Plans For ICE Detention Facility In Williamsport Draws Protest
200+ people protested plans for ICE processing facility in Williamsport during a Washington County Commission meeting on February 3. Read the Full Story >>
Governor Morrisey Pushes Hard For 10% Cut to Personal Income Tax Rates
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 >>