Volunteer fishing guides bring smiles to the faces of nursing home residents and veterans at the Eastern Ecological Science Center in Leetown. Read the Full Story >>
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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 >>
Route 340 Closure Begins Early In The Morning On September 12
Route 340 will be closed between Chestnut Hill Road and Harpers Ferry Road starting September 12 2023. Read the Full Story >>
Route 340 Closure Will Affect Traffic For Three Months
Route 340 between Harpers Ferry Road and the Potomack River Bridge will be closed to stablize the rock cliff above between Sept. 12 and Dec. 20 2023. The road will be closed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week during the project. Read the Full Story >>
Route 340 Closure Traffic Will Hit Jefferson County And Surrounding Region
Alternate routes to the official Route 340 detour have bottlenecks and speed limits. 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 >>
Moulton Family Transfers 82 Acres To Expand Local Park
The Moulton family gathered for a ceremony on August 22 to mark the family’s transfer of 82 acres to expand Moulton Park along the Shenandoah River. 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 >>
Many More New Homes In Jefferson County
For the first six months, the county’s Office of Impact Fees reports that 386 residential construction permits were issued. 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 >>
Volunteers Open Food Pantry On Blue Ridge
The Blue Ridge Food Pantry is here to help individuals struggling to pay their bills and buy food, disabled veterans, seniors on fixed incomes, recently unemployed or underemployed individuals, those suffering from illness or injury, families with children, or anyone else in need of food. Read the Full Story >>
New Book Festival In Shepherdstown Hosts Regional & National Authors
The inaugural Shepherdstown Book Festival, which runs from September 15 through 17, will host three days of events, all revolving around the love of books and writing. Read the Full Story >>