The Bridge Gallery in Shepherdstown will be hosting a retrospective of 40 years of Barbara Chapman’s paintings starting on October 7 2023. Read the Full Story >>
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Local Residents Will Perform “The Anvil” At Courthouse In October
Local residents will recreate the 1859 John Brown trial on site in the Jefferson County Courthouse in Charles Town. Read the Full Story >>
Friends Of Music Presents Poulenc Trio In October
Friends of Music are presenting the Poulenc Trio for two performances on October 7 and 8. Read the Full Story >>
Halloween Fun In Jefferson County
2023 Halloween events in Jefferson County Read the Full Story >>
Events & Activities – October 2023
Events & Activities Roundup - October 2023 Read the Full Story >>
Comment On Air Permit Modification For Rockwool Factory In Ranson Due Oct 23
The public can comment on WVDEP's proposed modifications for the Rockwool Ranson factory's air permit until October 23. Read the Full Story >>
Jefferson County Planning Commission Takes Comments On Future Land Use
The Jefferson County Planning Commission continues to work on updating the Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan and hosted two public input sessions in August. Read the Full Story >>
Jefferson County Tourism Expects Strong Growth To Continue
West Virginia’s Tourism Secretary Chelsea Ruby recently presented the “Tourism Professional of the Year” award to Annette Gavin Bates, leader of the local Jefferson County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Read the Full Story >>
Traffic Bottlenecks During The First Week Of Route 340 Project
Commuters experienced significant delays traveling through the intersection of Route 9 and Harpers Ferry Road in Loudoun County and across the Rumsey Bridge leading into Shepherdstown during the first week of the Route 340 rockslide remediation project. Read the Full Story >>
Childcare Options Needed In Jefferson County
The Jefferson County Development Authority estimates that more than 1,600 families in Jefferson County have an unmet need for licensed child care. Read the Full Story >>
Appalachian Heritage Festival At Shepherd University To Highlight Family And Community
The 2023 Appalachian Heritage Festival will be held on September 23 at various locations on the Shepherd University campus. Read the Full Story >>
School Attendance Matters For Academic Skills
Jefferson County Schools has designated September as “attendance awareness month” — an early emphasis intended to establish strong attendance patterns. Read the Full Story >>
Shepherdstown Battlefield Preservation Association Receives $2.5 Million In Funding
Supporters of the Shepherdstown Battle Field Preservation Association gathered to celebrate many successes over 19 years of hard work. Read the Full Story >>
Expanded Services at New Shepherdstown Library
With the successful launch of the new building, the Shepherdstown Public Library has also initiated a leadership transition. Director Hali Taylor, who has worked at the library for 33 years, and development director Lee Ann Warner have both announced their retirements. Read the Full Story >>
Developer Seeks Increased Housing Density For Harvest Hills Subdivision
Arcadia Development Co, developer of the Harvest Hills subdivision is requesting a zoning change from rural to residential growth, which would allow for higher density of housing on the site. Read the Full Story >>