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Charles Town Implements Strict B&O Tax Policies for Businesses

City announces tougher business and occupation tax enforcement The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, January 29, 2025 By Erik Anderson In a recent city council meeting, Charles Town officials announced new enforcement measures to strengthen the collection of business and occupation (B&O) taxes, which had faced issues of non-compliance.

Charles Town Councilman Advocates for CTUB Reform

Charles Town Councilman Advocates for CTUB Reform

CTUB and City Hall The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, January 29, 2025 By Erik Anderson In a recent article published by The Spirit of Jefferson, Charles Town Councilman Mike George has urged changes to the composition of the Charles Town Utility Board (CTUB) due to ongoing political tensions regarding the

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

Land Use Provision Removed from 2045 Plan in Charles Town

County commission strikes ''1.4' provision from updated comprehensive development plan The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, January 22, 2025 By Erik Anderson In a recent vote by the county commission, a controversial provision concerning land use was removed from the proposed 2045 Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner Jack Hefestay

Landmarks Commission Rejects Middleway Bottling Plant Plan

Landmarks Commission recommends against approving proposed Middleway water bottling plant The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, January 22, 2025 By Erik Anderson The Spirit of Jefferson reports that the Jefferson County Historic Landmarks Commission unanimously recommended against the proposed Mountain Pure water bottling facility at the site of the old 3M

Snowstorm Causes Chaos on Roads in Charles Town Area

Snowstorm Causes Chaos on Roads in Charles Town Area

Sunday’s snowstorm leads to 24 traffic accidents The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, January 22, 2025 By Erik Anderson A recent snowstorm that hit on Sunday wreaked havoc on local roads, resulting in 24 traffic accidents reported by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office from Sunday through Tuesday. Lt. Robert

Charles Town Utility Board Revokes Water Deal with Mountain Pure

CTUB rescinds agreement with Sidewinder, citing transparency concerns The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, January 15, 2025 By Erik Anderson The Charles Town Utility Board (CTUB) unanimously voted to rescind its water service agreement with Mountain Pure, which plans to build a large water bottling facility near the old 3M factory