Parking lot for county employees behind the Washington Street buildings. Almost 25 years ago, the County Commission hired an architect to study its future space needs. From a baseline of 89 employees in 2001, the architect projected the county would have 170 employees by 2011 and would need to expand its office space from 42,000 Read the Full Story >>
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Bee Line March Anniversary Events In Shepherdstown Mark 250 Years Of History
Shepherdstown marked the 250th anniversary of the “Bee Line March” with festivities at Morgan’s Grove Park and a wreath-laying ceremony at Elmwood Cemetery on Saturday, June 14 2025. Read the Full Story >>
No Kings Rally In Shepherdstown Gathers More Than 1,000 Participants
The No Kings rally in Shepherdstown WV drew a crowd of more than 1,000 as the event was beginning on June 14 2025. Read the Full Story >>
County Planning Commission To Look At Zoning, Solar & Data Centers
The Jefferson County Planning Commission will be updating the county zoning ordinance and subdivision regulations. Read the Full Story >>
County Budget Shifts From Surplus To Deficit
The Jefferson County Commission budget shows expenses higher than revenues for the next several years. Read the Full Story >>
County Commission Explains Funding Plan For New Buildings
The Jefferson County Commission authorized $16 million in debt to finance the purchase of two new buildings. Read the Full Story >>
Shepherdstown Celebrates Its First Pride Parade
German Street was filled with a festive crowd as Shepherdstown held its first Pride parade on Sunday, June 1. Read the Full Story >>
County Commission Makes Early Revision to FY26 Budget
On May 15, the Jefferson Coounty Commission voted unanimously to add another $900,000 of expenses to the county budget. Read the Full Story >>
County Commission Plans To Change Impact Fees Again
The Jefferson County Commission is pretty clear it wants impact fees to cover a significant portion of the costs of the two buildings it plans to purchase in July. Read the Full Story >>
City & County Struggle To Align On Downtown Charles Town Plans
The City Council and the Jefferson County Commission differ on how and when to plan the next steps for downtown Charles Town. Read the Full Story >>
Governor Celebrates Building Rehabilitation In Charles Town
Mark Letenzi of Mitchell Park Companies recently completed the rehabilitation of the Stephenson building in downtown Charles Town. Read the Full Story >>
Shepherdstown Banner Program Honors Veterans
Shepherdstown will hang banners to honor veterans in May, July and November. Read the Full Story >>
Shepherd University Breaks Ground For Multi-Purpose Facility
Shepherd University held a ceremonial groundbreaking on May 14 for a new dining and multi-purpose facility. Read the Full Story >>
County Commission Plans To Finance New HQ With $16 Million Bond
The Jefferson County Commission voted to move forward with a $16 million financing plan for the two former APUS buildings it intends to purchase in July. Read the Full Story >>
AmeriCorps Funding Cuts Hit Jefferson County
West Virginia lost between 300 and 400 community service jobs this week due to major funding cuts to AmeriCorps programs. Read the Full Story >>