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 >>
County Ambulance Fees Lag Behind Increase In EMS Expenses
The revenue from Jefferson County’s ambulance fee is covering less and less of a growing emergency services budget. Read the Full Story >>
County Prosecutor Matt Harvey Moves To New Role as US Attorney
Matthew Harvey has resigned as Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney to serve as US Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia. 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 >>
Shepherdstown Marches to Celebrate the Constitution of the United States
Shepherdstown hosted a community parade on Saturday, September 20, to honor the Constitution of the United States. Read the Full Story >>
Shepherd University President Announces Plan To Retire At End Of School Year
Dr. Mary J.C. Hendrix plans to step down as President of Shepherd University at the end of the 2025-2026 academic year. Read the Full Story >>
Governor Morrisey Provides Details of 25-Year Energy Plan
Governor Patrick Morrisey wants West Virginia to be a powerhouse in energy production for the country. Read the Full Story >>
Jefferson County Fair 2025 Gallery
A few snapshots from the 2025 Jefferson County Fair. 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 >>
Jefferson County Development Authority Gets New Board Members
The Jefferson County Commission recently appointed 10 new members to reconstitute the board of the Jefferson County Development Authority (JCDA). Read the Full Story >>
First Energy Shares Plans For Gore-Doubs-Goose Creek Transmission Line
First Energy held an open house in Shepherdstown on August 13 to share details about the Gore-Doubs-Goose Creek transmission line. Read the Full Story >>
Shepherdstown Celebrates Appalachian Heritage
A month-long exploration of Appalachian culture will take place in Shepherdstown WV this September. Read the Full Story >>
Chamber Music Festival Connects Appalachia & The World
The 2025 Appalachian Chaimber Music Festival has a dozen full concerts plus other events in its schedule between August 7 to 17. Read the Full Story >>