There are 45,990 registered voters residing in Jefferson County eligible to vote in this year’s general election, according to the West Virginia Secretary of State. According to Nikki Painter, the Chief Deputy Clerk of Jefferson County, 10,173 of these registered voters (approximately 22%) participated in early voting between October 23 and November 2. Early Voting Read the Full Story >>
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County Commission Looks At Changes To Impact Fees
Jefferson County has been collecting impact fees on new construction projects since 2004. The initial fee schedule was based on a 2003 report prepared by TischlerBise, a Maryland-based consulting firm that specializes in fiscal and economic planning for local governments. The county had TischlerBise update its recommendations again in a 2015 report. At that time, Read the Full Story >>
Public Hearing for Draft Comprehensive Plan Will Be December 4
The Jefferson County Planning Commission formally delivered the draft of the “2045 Comprehensive Plan” to the County Commission on October 17. This started a 90 day window for the County Commission to schedule a vote to adopt, amend, or reject the comprehensive plan and the accompanying future land use guide. The County Commission’s first order Read the Full Story >>
Home Building Construction Continues On Fast Pace In Jefferson County
County-wide, including Charles Town and Ranson, there were 612 permits issued to begin new home construction in the first half of 2024. Read the Full Story >>
Jefferson County Commission Rejects Solar Project Tax Abatement Request
The Jefferson County Commission voted to reject a tax abatement agreement request for the Wild Hill solar project. Read the Full Story >>
Debut Performance Of “The Niagara Movement Suite” In Harpers Ferry
The Appalachian Chember Music Festival will perform “The Niagara Movement Suite,” a new work by composer Rufus Reid, during a free concert on Sunday August 11 at the Mather Campus in Harpers Ferry. Read the Full Story >>
Jefferson County Is A Popular Place
Jefferson County is a busy place these days with many festivals and lots of new housing on the way. Read the Full Story >>
Shepherdstown Elects New Mayor and Town Council Members
Shepherdstown residents elected James Gatz as mayor on June 4 along with 2 incumbent and 3 new council members. Read the Full Story >>
Draft Map For The Future Of Jefferson County Proposes New Growth Areas
The Jefferson County Planning Commission is holding a final input session on Monday May 13 for public comment on the future land use map and action items for the new county comprehensive plan. Read the Full Story >>
Republican Party Divison Stalls County Government
Following the removal of Tricia Jackson and Jennifer Krouse on May 1, the Jefferson County Commission will operate with only 3 commissioners. Read the Full Story >>
County Commission Hires Administrator, But Many Open Items Still Need Action
The Jefferson County Commision voted on April 22 2024 for Eddie Benites-LM to continue as the County Administrator on a permanent basis. Read the Full Story >>
Things Are Heating Up In Jefferson County
It feels like everything runs a bit faster these days, which is why local residents cherish the bucolic spaces that are still here in Jefferson County. Read the Full Story >>
New Mural Coming To Downtown Shepherdstown
Shepherd Unversity art students are working on a mural that will be hung on the side of Betty's Restaurant in downtown Shepherdstown. Read the Full Story >>
Craft Brewing Around Jefferson County
The tradition of local beer brewing in Jefferson County continues, with modern flavors and welcoming taprooms. Read the Full Story >>
Jefferson County Commissioners Fail To Hire Key Staff To Prepare Budget
The Jefferson County Commission has left the Finance Director position vacant for almost a year. Read the Full Story >>