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Significant Early Voter Turnout in Jefferson County Ahead of Election

Early voters come out in droves The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 24, 2024 By Erik Anderson According to The Spirit of Jefferson, early voting in Jefferson County has seen a significant turnout, with 4,976 residents participating by Monday, amounting to nearly 11 percent of the county's

Community Voices Demand Transparency in Solar Farm Development in Jefferson County

More transparency is needed for industrial solar farm projects The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 24, 2024 By Rebecca Thompson In a recent article published by The Spirit of Jefferson, concerns were raised about the lack of transparency from solar companies regarding the Franklintown Farm Solar Project in Jefferson County.

John Doyle's Political Campaign for District 16 Senate Seat

EDITOR'S NOTE The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 24, 2024 By Staff In an article from The Spirit of Jefferson, it is noted that John Doyle, who has a long history of public service including 26 years as a delegate and a role as deputy secretary of revenue,

Addressing Pay Disparities: A Call for Locality Pay in West Virginia

Addressing Pay Disparities: A Call for Locality Pay in West Virginia

Locality pay is a controversial issue but a necessary public policy The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 24, 2024 By John Doyle The Spirit of Jefferson discusses the socioeconomic disparity faced by public school teachers, service workers, and state employees in West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle due to a

Charles Town Council Greenlights $3M Sewer Upgrades Bond

City council votes 7-1 to approve $3M bond debt The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 24, 2024 By Erik Anderson The Spirit of Jefferson reports that the Charles Town City Council approved a $3 million bond debt with a 7-1 vote to fund necessary upgrades to sewer lines and pump

New All-Way Stop Traffic Pattern Implemented in Ranson

Traffic stop change announced The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 24, 2024 By Staff The Spirit of Jefferson reports that starting today, an all-way stop will be implemented at the intersection of North Mildred Street with Old Leetown Pike and 16th Avenue in Ranson, following a recent study aimed at

Police Tase Suspect After High-Speed Chase Across Town

Man tased in front of Jefferson High School after high-speed chase The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 24, 2024 By Erik Anderson In a dramatic incident reported by The Spirit of Jefferson, a high-speed car chase involving a nitrogen gas tank concluded with police tasing John Stewart, 31, outside Jefferson