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George Rutherford's Legacy: Civil Rights Leadership in Charles Town

George Rutherford's Legacy: Civil Rights Leadership in Charles Town

After 5 decades, Rutherford stepping back The Spirit of Jefferson | Tuesday, December 31, 2024 By Erik Anderson George Rutherford, born in Charles Town in 1935, is stepping down as president of the NAACP's Jefferson County Chapter after nearly 50 years. His tenure was shaped by personal connections to

Commissioner Jane Tabb Celebrated at Final Meeting

Jane Tabb honored at her final county commission meeting The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, December 26, 2024 By Erik Anderson At her last meeting, Jane Tabb was celebrated by current and former officials for her 18 years of dedicated service on the commission, reflecting her influence on local governance in

Commission Approves New Impact Fees for Commercial Growth

Commission enacts commercial impact fees over Stolipher’s objections The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, December 26, 2024 By Erik Anderson In a decisive move, the Jefferson County Commission approved a new set of commercial impact fees aimed at funding infrastructure for new developments. Following a study by the consulting firm

Controversial Obscenity Ordinance Repealed in Charles Town

Commission narrowly repeals controversial obscenity ordinance The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, December 26, 2024 By Erik Anderson At her final meeting, Commissioner Jane Tabb led a contentious 3-2 vote to repeal the obscenity ordinance in the county, amid strong opposition from fellow commissioners and the public. Critics claimed the ordinance,

Charles Town Utility Board Delays Water Pipeline Permit for Middleway Plant

Review of CTUB agreement with Middleway water bottling plant sought The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, December 18, 2024 By Erik Anderson At a recent meeting, the Charles Town Utility Board decided to delay the renewal of a crucial permit for a water pipeline intended for a proposed bottling plant in

Middleway Water Bottling Facility Workshop Rescheduled

Judge orders planning commission to reschedule bottling plant workshop The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, December 18, 2024 By Erik Anderson The Spirit of Jefferson reports that a local advocacy group successfully halted a scheduled public workshop on a water bottling facility in Middleway, which was set for December 17. The

Jefferson County Commission Approves Media Farm Rezoning for Housing Development

Jefferson County Commission Approves Media Farm Rezoning for Housing Development

Commission grants Media Farm property rezoning The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, December 11, 2024 By Erik Anderson In a unanimous decision on December 5, the Jefferson County commission has re-zoned the Media Farm property from Rural to Residential Growth, allowing for lower-density housing in Ranson's urban growth area.