Shepherd University hosted a panel discussion titled “A 360 View of Child Care in Jefferson County” on July 24. Read the Full Story >>
Jefferson County Commission Rejects Solar Project Tax Abatement Request
The Jefferson County Commission voted to reject a tax abatement agreement request for the Wild Hill solar project. Read the Full Story >>
Debut Performance Of “The Niagara Movement Suite” In Harpers Ferry
The Appalachian Chember Music Festival will perform “The Niagara Movement Suite,” a new work by composer Rufus Reid, during a free concert on Sunday August 11 at the Mather Campus in Harpers Ferry. Read the Full Story >>
2024 African American Cultural & Heritage Festival
The 2024 Jefferson County African American Cultural & Heritage Festival Festival will be held on Aug 16-17 in Charles Town. Read the Full Story >>
Born of Rebellion Exhibit On Display At Shepherd University
The Born of Rebellion exhibit will be on display at the Shepherd University Byrd Center during August and September 2024. Read the Full Story >>
Happy Retreat 2024 Craft Beer And Music Festival
The 2024 Happy Retreat Craft Beer & Music Festival will be on Saturday, September 7, from 11 am - 6 pm. Read the Full Story >>
Rotary Beer Fest at Morgan’s Grove Park
The Rotary Club of Shepherdstown will be hosting its 3rd annual Beer & Food Fest on Saturday, September 28, 2024 in Morgan’s Grove Park in Shepherdstown. Read the Full Story >>
Telling The Story Of Coralie Franklin Cook
Speak Story Series is hosting Ilene Evans at the War Memorial Building on Tuesday, August 13 at 7:30 pm. Read the Full Story >>
Heat Troubles For Wildlife
Extended bouts of intense heat are affecting local wildlife. Read the Full Story >>
Tribute Hall Honors Page-Jackson High School
Delores Foster, president of the Page-Jackson Alumni Association, spoke to an enthusiastic crowd gathered on July 27, 2024 to dedicate the newly redesigned Page-Jackson Tribute Hall. Read the Full Story >>
Jefferson County Is A Popular Place
Jefferson County is a busy place these days with many festivals and lots of new housing on the way. Read the Full Story >>
Shepherdstown Elects New Mayor and Town Council Members
Shepherdstown residents elected James Gatz as mayor on June 4 along with 2 incumbent and 3 new council members. Read the Full Story >>
Shepherdstown: Where, When and How to Vote in Mayor, Council Elections
The town of Shepherdstown will hold elections for mayor and town council on June 4 2024. Read the Full Story >>
Draft Map For The Future Of Jefferson County Proposes New Growth Areas
The Jefferson County Planning Commission is holding a final input session on Monday May 13 for public comment on the future land use map and action items for the new county comprehensive plan. Read the Full Story >>
Shepherdstown Comprehensive Plan Review Presented and Discussed in Special Hearing
On April 30, Shepherdstown’s Planning Commission held a hearing at which a special committee’s recommendations to update the town’s comprehensive plan were presented to the public. Read the Full Story >>