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Local Town Councils Oppose JCDA Board Restructuring

Local Town Councils Oppose JCDA Board Restructuring

Municipal leaders mixed on JCDA shakeup; Charles Town and Shepherdstown take most pointed stances against move by JCC The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, July 31, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent response to changes made by the county commission regarding the Jefferson County Development Authority, municipal leaders from towns

Exploring Identity in Shepherdstown's Theater Festival

Exploring Identity in Shepherdstown's Theater Festival

Questioning identity: Taking a look at two more CATF productions The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, July 31, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In the latest edition of The Spirit of Jefferson, the Contemporary American Theater Festival at Shepherd University showcases its 2025 season with world premiere plays, including 'Magdalene'

Shepherdstown Theater Festival Unveils Identity-Exploring Plays

Shepherdstown Theater Festival Unveils Identity-Exploring Plays

Three CATF plays that explore how we know who we are The Spirit of Jefferson | Friday, July 25, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Spirit of Jefferson covers three compelling plays from the Contemporary American Theater Festival that tackle intricate themes of identity and self-discovery. 'Happy Fall: A Queer Stunt

County Commission Launches Services from New Building in Charles Town

County Commission Launches Services from New Building in Charles Town

County Commission holds first meeting in new building, sets new path for JCDA The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, July 24, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On July 17, the County Commission convened for its inaugural meeting at the new government administration building on North Lawrence Street, as reported by The Spirit

Middleway Residents Win Right to Intervene in Mountain Pure Lawsuit

Middleway Residents Win Right to Intervene in Mountain Pure Lawsuit

Middleway residents, watchdog group accepted on Mountain Pure lawsuit The Spirit of Jefferson | Monday, July 21, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On July 15, residents of Middleway and the nonprofit Jefferson County Foundation secured their right to intervene in a significant lawsuit concerning the Mountain Pure beverage packing facility proposed at

Storm Causes Roof Damage and Evacuations in Charles Town

Storm Causes Roof Damage and Evacuations in Charles Town

Storm blew roof off Charles Towers Apartments, 87 evacuated The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, July 17, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway A storm in Charles Town led to the evacuation of 87 residents from Charles Towers Apartments after half the building's roof was ripped off by strong winds. The

Cost of Courthouse Upgrades in Charles Town Rises by $2.5M

Cost of Courthouse Upgrades in Charles Town Rises by $2.5M

Security upgrade cost estimate for new courthouse grows $2.5M The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, July 17, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Spirit of Jefferson reports that following the purchase of two buildings in Charles Town, the Jefferson County Commission has encountered a $2.5 million increase in the estimated