A plan for a water bottling facility in Middleway is on the Nov 12 2024 Jefferson County Planning Commission meeting agenda. Read the Full Story >>
Artists Open Studios For Weekend Tour
The 2024 Over the Mountain Studio Tour will take place on November 9 & 10. Read the Full Story >>
The Reconstruction Era In Harpers Ferry
Local author Lynn Pechuekonis will discuss the Reconstructioon era in Harpers Ferry on Saturday, November 23. Read the Full Story >>
Legal Path Cleared For Solar Projects
Two legal cases filed against the County to overturn the “solar” zoning ordinance amendment were recently resolved. Read the Full Story >>
Mushroom Fairy Circles
Some mushrooms grow individually, some grow in circles or rings. Read the Full Story >>
County Elections Focus On Local Issues
The 4 new candidates who win seeats on the Jefferson County Commission will be diving in quickly to some complex issues. Read the Full Story >>
Home Building Construction Continues On Fast Pace In Jefferson County
County-wide, including Charles Town and Ranson, there were 612 permits issued to begin new home construction in the first half of 2024. Read the Full Story >>
August 27 Public Hearing For Comment On County Comprehensive Plan
The Jefferson County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing about the draft comprehensive plan on August 27 at 7:00 pm. Read the Full Story >>
General Stores In Shepherdstown Invite Patrons To Slow Down & Enjoy Shopping
Shepherdstown is home to two general stores, both of which offer a variety of helpful and whimsical products. Read the Full Story >>
Forum at Shepherd University Discusses Issues Of Child Care Services
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 >>