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Data Center Microgrid Bill Advances, Awaits Governor's Approval

Data Center Microgrid Bill Passes WV House & Senate, To Governor For Signature The Independent Observer | Saturday, April 12, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On April 12, the West Virginia House of Delegates approved HB 2014, designed to establish certified microgrid districts. The bill introduces new tax revenue allocations, with key

Local Authorities Seize $700K in Illegal Vape Products from Stores

Local Authorities Seize $700K in Illegal Vape Products from Stores

State Police: Search warrants executed on 13 vape, tobacco stores in panhandle results in seizure of $700K worth of illegal products The Spirit of Jefferson | Saturday, April 12, 2025 By Staff On April 2, multiple law enforcement agencies executed search warrants at 13 vape and tobacco stores across Berkeley, Jefferson,

Local Efforts to Promote Organ Donation in April

April is Donate a Life Month The Journal | Saturday, April 12, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway April is National Donate Life Month, a vital time to recognize the importance of organ, eye, and tissue donation. With WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center and Jefferson Medical Center participating in awareness efforts, residents of

Local Food Banks Brace for Cuts Amid Rising Need

Continued support needed The Journal | Saturday, April 12, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway As detailed in The Journal, food banks in the region are facing challenges following significant cuts in USDA food support, totaling $500 million. This has impacted vital programs, including those at local medical centers like those in Charles

Local Arraignments Highlight Recent Crime Trends in Ranson and Harpers Ferry

Jefferson County Crime Report The Journal | Saturday, April 12, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal reports on recent arraignments in local magistrate court involving various individuals charged with offenses such as domestic battery, DUI, and possession of controlled substances. Notable cases include Leif Eric Petersen's assault charge, Teal

Sidewinder Enterprises Challenges Planning Commission in Middleway

Sidewinder Enterprises Challenges Planning Commission in Middleway

Sidewinder Enterprises sues Jefferson County Planning Commission The Spirit of Jefferson | Friday, April 11, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Sidewinder Enterprises, the company proposing the Mountain Pure beverage packing facility near Middleway, is suing the local planning commission for rejecting its project concept plan. The lawsuit claims the commission lacks authority

Shepherdstown's Four Seasons Books Hosts Authors Carpenter and Gunn

Shepherdstown's Four Seasons Books Hosts Authors Carpenter and Gunn

Four Seasons Books hosts book signing with Emily carpenter and Allison Gunn The Journal | Friday, April 11, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Four Seasons Books in Shepherdstown hosted a book signing featuring authors Emily Carpenter and Allison Gunn, who presented their novels 'Gothictown' and 'Nowhere'. Carpenter, a