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Kearneysville's Birdhill Meadows Development Under Review

Birdhill Subdivison Stormwater Management Plan Reviewed by WV DEP The Independent Observer | Wednesday, April 23, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Lennar, a national homebuilder, is set to develop a substantial residential project comprising 720 homes on 195 acres within the Birdhill Meadows subdivision off Route 480 in Kearneysville. Recently, the stormwater

Middleway Water Bottling Project Sparks Legal Battle

Sidewinder Files Lawsuit Against Jefferson County Planning Commission The Independent Observer | Thursday, April 17, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Sidewinder LLC has initiated legal action in Circuit Court to advance its plans for a water bottling facility in Middleway. This development could have significant implications for local residents and businesses in

Data Center Microgrid Bill Advances, Awaits Governor's Approval

Data Center Microgrid Bill Passes WV House & Senate, To Governor For Signature The Independent Observer | Saturday, April 12, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On April 12, the West Virginia House of Delegates approved HB 2014, designed to establish certified microgrid districts. The bill introduces new tax revenue allocations, with key

Ranson & Charles Town Stakeholders Back Revised Data Center Bill

WV Senate Committee Amends Property Tax Split In Data Center Bill The Independent Observer | Tuesday, April 8, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway A new bill to establish special tax districts for data centers has passed the Senate Economic Development Committee, with amendments that benefit local governments like the ones in Ranson

Data Center Legislation Could Transform Charles Town's Economy

Governor Morrisey Looks To Data Centers To Fund West Virginia’s Future The Independent Observer | Monday, April 7, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Governor Patrick Morrisey has introduced HB 2014, a significant economic development bill aimed at attracting data centers to West Virginia, which could benefit local towns like Charles Town

New Data Center Campus Will Transform Kearneysville Area

Plan For Data Center Complex Near Kearneysville Approved The Independent Observer | Monday, April 7, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway A new data center campus is set to be built near Kearneysville, encompassing a 300-acre site that straddles both Jefferson and Berkeley counties. The Berkeley County Planning Commission has approved plans for

Spring Celebrations in Charles Town and Shepherdstown

Jefferson County Events The Independent Observer | Monday, April 7, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Spring brings a host of exciting events to Charles Town and Shepherdstown, featuring the opening of the Farmers Market and the Blooms & Blossoms festival this weekend. Music enthusiasts can enjoy performances by The Brothers of Harmony