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Brent Manuel Named City Manager for Charles Town

Brent Manuel Named City Manager for Charles Town

Charles Town's new city manager brings experience from Maryland, Virginia The Spirit of Jefferson | Tuesday, August 26, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Spirit of Jefferson reports that Brent Manuel has been appointed as the new city manager for Charles Town, following a thorough hiring process that began in

Kearneysville's Birdhill Meadows Approved; Ranson Subdivision Stalled

Kearneysville's Birdhill Meadows Approved; Ranson Subdivision Stalled

Kearneysville-area housing project approved, Ranson zoning change delayed The Spirit of Jefferson | Tuesday, August 26, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Spirit of Jefferson reports on a recent development in Kearneysville, where the Jefferson County Planning Commission approved phase one of Birdhill Meadows, a housing project set to include 720 homes.

Charles Town's African American Cemetery Finally Honored

Charles Town's African American Cemetery Finally Honored

City dedicates long-neglected African American cemetery The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, August 21, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On August 17, city officials and community members gathered in Charles Town to dedicate a new monument and grave markers at the long-neglected African American Cemetery. Linda Downing Ballard, a committee member formed

Ranson’s Oak Lee Drive Intersection Continues to Pose Risks

Ranson’s Oak Lee Drive Intersection Continues to Pose Risks

Oak Lee Drive in Ranson remains dangerous despite signal sequence change The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, August 14, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Spirit of Jefferson reports that Oak Lee Drive in Ranson remains a hazardous intersection despite recent traffic signal adjustments intended to enhance visibility. Since the new Ranson

Commission Restructures JCDA Board Amidst Tensions with Charles Town Councilwoman

Commission Restructures JCDA Board Amidst Tensions with Charles Town Councilwoman

Jefferson County Commission and Councilwoman Ricketts spar over JCDA board remake The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, August 13, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway During the August 7 meeting, the Jefferson County Commission engaged in a heated discussion with Charles Town councilwoman Ricketts regarding the restructuring of the Jefferson County Development Authority

Charles Town Utility Board Challenges American Water in Turf War

Charles Town Utility Board Challenges American Water in Turf War

A public-private turf war: PSC staff and JCC formally support CTUB in case against West Virginia American Water The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, August 6, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent hearing, the Public Service Commission of West Virginia examined a territorial dispute between the Charles Town Utility Board

Historic Courthouse in Charles Town Could Become New Museum

Historic Courthouse in Charles Town Could Become New Museum

Jefferson County Museum proposes taking over historic courthouse The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, August 6, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Spirit of Jefferson reports that with the county's judicial functions relocating to a new facility on North George Street, the Jefferson County Museum has expressed interest in transforming