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Public Hearing On School Budget Set For May 26
The Jefferson County Board of Education (BOE) will hold a public hearing on the 2026-2027 proposed budget on Tuesday, May 26. Read the Full Story >>
Observer Weekly — May 7, 2026
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2026 School Board Candidates Respond To Questions From The Observer
The Observer sent questions to all seven of the candidates running for the Jefferson County Board of Education (candidate Ranale Jones appears on the ballot but she has withdrawn from the election). The candidate images and responses are shown in the order the names will appear on the ballot (a sample ballot image is included Read the Full Story >>
Observer Weekly — April 30, 2026
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Data Center Project Planned For Summit Point
Ryan Stuart Development is working on plans for a data center project to be located northwest of Summit Point, West Virginia. Read the Full Story >>
Observer Weekly — April 23
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Expert Panel Discusses Data Centers in West Virginia
The Stubblefield Instutute at Shepherd University hosted a panel discussion about data centers on March 31 2026. Read the Full Story >>
Google Plans To Build Data Center Campus In Putnam County, West Virginia
Google plans to build a data center campus in Putnam County, West Virginia according to Governor Patrick Morrisey. Read the Full Story >>
Jefferson County Commission Sets Budget For Fiscal Year 2027
The Jefferson County Commission voted on March 26 to approve the FY 2027 budget. Read the Full Story >>
Solar Project In Rippon Files Construction Plans
Torch Clean Energy expects to begin construction on its Rippon solar energy project soon. Read the Full Story >>
County Commission Highlights Grant Opportunity As Reason To Work With American Water In Summit Point
The Jefferson County Commission discussed water utility expansion and rates during a a town hall prior to its regular meeting on February 19, 2026. Read the Full Story >>
Data Center Project Planned In Bedington Area Of Berkeley County
The area around the village of Bedington in Berkeley County has been announced as WV's first “high-impact data center” site. Read the Full Story >>
Shepherd University Selects Cam Wesson As Next President
Dr. Cameron B. Wesson will become Shepherd University’s 17th president on July 1. Read the Full Story >>
Proposal For Water & Sewer In Summit Point Lacks Key Details
A proposed Summit Point water and sewer utility project needs more details to assess its scope and financial viability. Read the Full Story >>