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County Commission Makes Early Revision to FY26 Budget

County Commission Plans To Change Impact Fees Again

City & County Struggle To Align On Downtown Charles Town Plans

Governor Celebrates Building Rehabilitation In Charles Town

Shepherdstown Banner Program Honors Veterans

Shepherd University Breaks Ground For Multi-Purpose Facility

County Commission Plans To Finance New HQ With $16 Million Bond

AmeriCorps Funding Cuts Hit Jefferson County

County Commission Seeks Impact Fees To Help Cover Costs of New Offices

West Virginia Humanities Council Suspends All Grants

Birdhill Subdivison Stormwater Management Plan Reviewed by WV DEP

WVU Medicine Will Invest In Berkeley and Jefferson Counties

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Governor Celebrates Building Rehabilitation In Charles Town

May 22, 2025 Tagged With: Charles Town downtown, historic preservation, redevelopment

ribbon cutting on front porch

Mark Letenzi of Mitchell Park Companies recently completed the rehabilitation of the Stephenson building in downtown Charles Town. Read the Full Story >>

Charles Town Council Approves Outdoor Drinking District In Downtown

March 4, 2025 Tagged With: Charles Town downtown, Depot District, PODA

citizen addresses city council to support PODA

The Charles Town City Council approved a new ordinance to allow patrons of participating downtown bars and restaurants to carry and consume alcoholic beverages outside. Read the Full Story >>

Charles Town Purchases Land For Downtown Park

March 3, 2025 Tagged With: American Public University, Charles Town downtown, Depot District

Depot District park (vacant land) - looking south

The City of Charles Town has acquired 2.9 acres of vacant land on the north side of the downtown business district that it plans to transform into a "Depot District" park.  Read the Full Story >>

Local Girl Scouts Present Art Show To Open Spotlight On Main

February 24, 2025 Tagged With: Charles Town downtown, Girl Scouts

girl scouts at art project

The Jefferson County Girl Scouts displayed their artistic talents and group spirit during the kickoff event at The Spotlight on Main located at 119 West. Washington Street.  Read the Full Story >>

Hot Chocolate Competition Heats Up Downtown Charles Town

December 5, 2023 Tagged With: Charles Town downtown, Charles Town merchants, Christmas, In Print Dec 2023

cartoon character statues with santa hats

Charles Town’s downtown merchants are hosting a hot chocholate competion again in 2023, on Saturday, December 16 from 4 to 6 pm. Read the Full Story >>

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