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Mike George Runs for Mayor of Charles Town After Trainor's Exit

Mike George Runs for Mayor of Charles Town After Trainor's Exit

Councilman Mike George announces run for Charles Town mayor The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, February 26, 2025 By Erik Anderson Mike George, a long-serving member of the Charles Town City Council, has announced his candidacy for mayor following the decision of incumbent Bob Trainor not to seek re-election. With 52

Local Leaders Oppose New High-Voltage Power Lines

Local Leaders Oppose New High-Voltage Power Lines

Commission votes to take stance against new power lines The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, February 26, 2025 By Erik Anderson In response to concerns raised by a local citizens’ group, the Jefferson County Commission has officially opposed the expansion of high-voltage power transmission lines planned by PJM Interconnection through the

CTUB Challenges WVAW's Water Line Plans in Charles Town

CTUB Challenges WVAW's Water Line Plans in Charles Town

CTUB files complaint against WVAW for ‘encroachment’ The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, February 26, 2025 By Erik Anderson The Charles Town Utility Board (CTUB) has formally complained to the Public Service Commission regarding West Virginia American Water's plans to provide a no-cost water line to a new mixed-use

Ranson Mayor Duke Pierson Withdraws from Election Due to Health

Ranson Mayor Duke Pierson Withdraws from Election Due to Health

Pierson drops out of Ranson mayor’s race with health concerns The Spirit of Jefferson | Tuesday, February 25, 2025 By Erik Anderson Keith 'Duke' Pierson, the longtime mayor of Ranson, has announced his withdrawal from the 2025 mayoral race due to health concerns regarding his remaining kidney. During

Severe Windstorm Hits Charles Town, Leaving Residents in Darkness

Severe Windstorm Hits Charles Town, Leaving Residents in Darkness

Intense windstorm downs trees, power lines, leaving thousands without electricity The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, February 19, 2025 By Erik Anderson On Sunday, an intense windstorm with gusts over 70 mph struck the area, causing significant disruption in towns like Charles Town and Bakerton. Approximately 2,200 residents were left

Middleway Residents Voice Concerns Over Mountain Pure Traffic

Middleway residents don’t trust Mountain Pure traffic claims The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, February 19, 2025 By Erik Anderson Residents of Middleway express concerns over the proposed Mountain Pure beverage packing facility's traffic impact on their historic village. The stress of potential increased truck traffic has prompted

Bonnie Bell: Trailblazer in Ranson's Pageantry History

Bonnie Bell: Trailblazer in Ranson's Pageantry History

First ‘Miss Jefferson County’ reflects on racial discrimination The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, February 19, 2025 By Erik Anderson In a poignant reflection published by The Spirit of Jefferson, Bonnie Bell recalls being crowned the first 'Miss Jefferson County' at Jefferson High School's 1973 pageant. Despite