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Charles Town Council Proposes New Building Inspection Ordinances

Charles Town Council Proposes New Building Inspection Ordinances

City looks to pass, enforce building inspection ordinances The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, June 26, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a proactive move to enhance enforcement of building codes, the Charles Town Council has approved two new ordinances concerning rental properties and commercial units. While these ordinances aim to ensure

Ranson Police Chief Robbie Roberts Demotes Amid Crisis

Ranson Police Chief Robbie Roberts Demotes Amid Crisis

Chief Roberts self-demotes in Ranson police department, Mayor-elect Suits looks to hire new chief, solve recruitment crisis The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, June 19, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a significant transition for Ranson's police department, Chief Robbie Roberts voluntarily demoted himself to captain as announced by outgoing

Shepherdstown Commemorates 250 Years of Bee Line March

Shepherdstown Commemorates 250 Years of Bee Line March

Bee Line March kicks off a litany of Revolutionary War events The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, June 19, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On Saturday morning, the General Adam Stephen Chapter of The Sons of the American Revolution led a march commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Bee Line March of

Local Leaders Address Power Transmission Line Concerns

Local leaders speak on transmission line project aimed at County The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, June 19, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway As the proposed power transmission line project gains attention, local leaders from Charles Town, including Jefferson County Commission President Pasha Majdi, express their concerns. Majdi advocates against using eminent

Charles Town Commission Advances Courthouse Plans Amid Criticism

JCC raises impact fees as it moves toward securing $16M building bond; Commission defends $35M facility purchase, upgrade against critics The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, June 12, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Spirit of Jefferson reports that the local commission in Charles Town is moving forward with plans to purchase

Local Activists Rally Against Proposed Power Lines in Charles Town

Activist group pushes back on power line plan as power for Loudoun County data centers estimated at $440 million for West Virginia ratepayers The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, June 11, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway An activist group in Jefferson County is raising concerns about two proposed power transmission line projects,

Charles Town Mayor Mike George Focuses on Future of County Offices

Charles Town Mayor Mike George Focuses on Future of County Offices

George begins mayoral term negotiating the future of county office buildings The Spirit of Jefferson | Monday, June 9, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The newly-elected mayor of Charles Town, Mike George, has returned from a family cruise and is prioritizing collaboration with the Jefferson County Commission to address the future of