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Observer Weekly — August 20, 2026

Interactive Map Of Valley North Transmission Line Potenial Paths In Jefferson County

Jefferson County Fair Filled With Fun, Food and Community Spirit

Kickball Challenge Supports School Supplies Collection

Data Center Plan From West Virginia Department Of Commerce Light On Details

Observer Weekly — August 13, 2026

County Commission Stonewalls On FOIA Requests?

Observer Weekly — August 6, 2026

Bedington Data Center Project Seeks Construction Permit 

Observer Weekly — July 30, 2026

Observer Weekly — July 23, 2026

Relief Efforts For Lewis & Upshur County Residents

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Charter School

Jefferson Virtual Academy Offers Online Options

January 3, 2022 Tagged With: Charter School, COVID-19, In Print Jan 2022, Jefferson County Schools, virtual school

Two sisters, at home in their kitchen classroom.

al Academy is part of Jefferson County Schools’ commitment to offer education options to meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of a diverse student population. Read the Full Story >>

Homeschool As An Option For Students In The Eastern Panhandle

January 3, 2022 Tagged With: Charter School, homeschool, In Print Jan 2022

Children participate in an educational event for homeschooled students with Potomac Valley Audubon Society.

While there are many motivations for why parents and children choose to school at home, a preference for hands-on learning and outdoor activities seems to be a common reason for choosing this option. Read the Full Story >>

Will New Charter Schools Open in West Virginia?

January 3, 2022 Tagged With: Charter School, charter schools, House Bill 2012, In Print Jan 2022

Logo for the West Virginia Department of Education.

Governor Jim Justice signed House Bill 2012 in May of 2021, allowing for the establishment of up to 10 charter schools in West Virginia over the next decade. But the status of these virtual charters may be up in the air because of a preliminary injunction issued in late 2021. Read the Full Story >>

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