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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

Charles Town City Council Secures American Public University Land

Charles Town City Council Secures American Public University Land

Charles Town city council finalizes sale of American Public University System property The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, February 26, 2025 By Staff The Spirit of Jefferson reports that the Charles Town city council has finalized the sale of a 2.8-acre vacant property formerly owned by the American Public University

Charles Town Council Moves to Purchase Land for Park and Outdoor Zone

Charles Town Council Moves to Purchase Land for Park and Outdoor Zone

Council advances APUS land purchase, downtown outdoor drinking zone The Spirit of Jefferson | Tuesday, February 4, 2025 By Tim Cook The Charles Town City Council has initiated steps to acquire nearly 3 acres of vacant land from the American Public University System for $500,000. This land will be converted

Goals Set for County Development and Legislation in Charles Town

Staff recommends 13 commission goals for 2025 The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, January 23, 2025 By Erik Anderson In a recent workshop hosted by The Spirit of Jefferson, local officials, including county administrator Edwina Benites, outlined 13 priority goals for this year that include substantial developments such as acquiring the