Middleway Water Bottling Facility Proposal Denied in Court
Sidewinder Enterprises has petition denied in Circuit Court, a win for the Jefferson County Planning Commission
West Virginia Press Association | Thursday, November 13, 2025
In a significant ruling, Judge Bridget Cohee denied Sidewinder Enterprises' petition to construct a water bottling facility in historic Middleway. The judge sided with the Jefferson County Planning Commission (JCPC) and community intervenors, affirming that the Mountain Pure concept plan did not align with county zoning regulations. Dr. Christine Wimer, President of the Jefferson County Foundation, praised the community's efforts in advocating for local interests during the nearly four-hour court deliberation, highlighting the importance of public involvement in planning decisions. This decision marks another setback for the enterprise in its ongoing development struggles, as reported by the West Virginia Press Association.
