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Charles Town Commission Advances Courthouse Plans Amid Criticism

JCC raises impact fees as it moves toward securing $16M building bond; Commission defends $35M facility purchase, upgrade against critics The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, June 12, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Spirit of Jefferson reports that the local commission in Charles Town is moving forward with plans to purchase

Charles Town County Government Secures $16M for New Offices

Charles Town County Government Secures $16M for New Offices

County moves toward $16M bond to buy, renovate APUS buildings The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, May 15, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a historic move for local governance, the Jefferson County Commission has approved a $16 million financing package to purchase and renovate two buildings formerly used by the American

Charles Town Approves $16M Bond for New Government Complex

Jefferson County Commission votes to approve bond proposal for APUS buildings The Journal | Friday, May 9, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a significant step for Charles Town, the Jefferson County Commission approved a 20-year bond proposal to fund the acquisition and renovation of the old American Public University System buildings

Charles Town Courthouse to Transition to New Judicial Facility

Charles Town Courthouse to Transition to New Judicial Facility

Historic Jefferson County Courthouse to be retired, judicial services to move to former APUS building The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, April 3, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Spirit of Jefferson reports that the historic courthouse in Charles Town will cease judicial operations within a few years, following the purchase of

Court Offices to Consolidate in New Building in Charles Town

Court Offices to Consolidate in New Building in Charles Town

Jefferson County Commission purchases second APUS building The Journal | Friday, March 21, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal reports that the Jefferson County Commission has purchased a second building from American Public University at 330 N. George St. to consolidate court offices, aiming to enhance security and efficiency. This follows

Charles Town Council Approves Outdoor Alcohol Consumption Zone

Charles Town Council Approves Outdoor Alcohol Consumption Zone

Charles Town Council passes outdoor drinking, looks to expand zone to new park The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, March 12, 2025 By Erik Anderson The Charles Town Council has approved a new ordinance allowing outdoor alcohol consumption in the historic downtown area, enabling patrons to enjoy alcoholic beverages from licensed

Charles Town's New Downtown Park to Revitalize Depot District

Charles Town Purchases Land For Downtown Park The Independent Observer | Monday, March 3, 2025 By Steve Pearson In a recent move to enhance downtown Charles Town, the city acquired 2.9 acres of vacant land from American Public University Systems for $500,000. This land, situated in the emerging Depot