Earlier this week, Valley Link published a second round of maps for its proposed Valley North 765 kilovolt transmission line. Read the Full Story >>
Observer Weekly — October 15, 2026
Jefferson County, WV — News & Events. We cover the stories and inspiring voices of our community. Read the Full Story >>
Jefferson County Puts Downtown Buildings Up For Sale
The Jefferson County Commission has officially listed seven of its downtown Charles Town properties for sale. Read the Full Story >>
Rippon Solar Project Files Update To Construction Plan
Rippon Energy Facility LLC has filed an update to its stormwater construction permit for a solar facility in Rippon. Read the Full Story >>
CTUB Completes Investigation Into DEP Permit Application
The Charles Town Utility Board has announced a quick conclusion of its investigation into the Sidewinder waterline stormwater construction permit. Read the Full Story >>
Observer Weekly — October 8, 2026
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Observer Weekly — October 1, 2026
Jefferson County, WV — News & Events. We cover the stories and inspiring voices of our community. Read the Full Story >>
Gov. Morrisey’s Nuclear Plan Draws Fire in Jefferson County and Beyond
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 >>
CTUB Reviews Sidewinder Permit, Investigates Allegations Of Irregularities
CTUB voted to withdraw the recently issued stormwater construction permit for the Sidewinder raw water line in Middleway. Read the Full Story >>
Observer Weekly — September 24, 2026
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Observer Weekly — September 17, 2026
Jefferson County, WV — News & Events. We cover the stories and inspiring voices of our community. Read the Full Story >>
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 >>
Observer Weekly — September 10, 2026
Jefferson County, WV — News & Events. We cover the stories and inspiring voices of our community. Read the Full Story >>