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CHARLES TOWN — Chiefs of four of Jefferson County’s seven fire departments turned out with many of their members Thursday in a show of solidarity in opposit

CHARLES TOWN – The Jefferson County Commission will gather more information and hold discussions with volunteer fire department officials before deciding whether to break away from the decades-long role of

The West Virginia House of Delegates is scheduled to vote Tuesday on a bill that would allow non-utility electric generating facilities seeking or having been granted authorization from the state Public Service Commission in any zoning district. The House of Delegates had sidelined House Bill 4553 on Feb. 15, a day after the House Judiciary Committee advanced it in a 10-9

The West Virginia House will vote this week on a bill that would allow non-utility electric generating facilities in any zoning district. While some say it would aid in economic development, others claim it takes away local control.

CHARLES TOWN — Jefferson County Commission President Steve Stolipher confirmed this week that Michelle Gordon, Jefferson County finance director, has resigned

SHEPHERDSTOWN -- Delegate John Doyle (D-WV) welcomed constituents to the War Memorial Building Tuesday evening to discuss the upcoming Legislative session. In

CHARLES TOWN — At a special meeting of the Jefferson County Commission on Oct. 15, the five leaders in Jefferson County discussed, mostly in executive session

Compton to leave Jefferson County Commission By Toni Milbourne - For the Chronicle | Apr 30, 2021 Compton CHARLES TOWN — Jefferson County Commission President Josh Compton confirmed Wednesday he has accepted a position as general manager and CEO at North Star Electric Cooperative in Baudette, Minn. “It was a very unexpected opportunity,” Compton said. “While part of me really doesn’t want to leave, when you get to a fork in the road you have to choose.” Compton, elected to the JCC i...

CHARLES TOWN – The West Virginia Public Service Commission has approved open farmland south of Charles Town as a suitable site to build a 795-acre industrial solar energy-generating project. After holding public hearings last month, the state utility regulator’s decision marks one hurdle the Wild Hill Solar project needs to successfully jump over to move forward. Meanwhile, whether solar farms should be allowed “by right” as a permitted use or reviewed under a potentially mo...

Board of Education staff action discussed by JCC By Toni Milbourne - For the Chronicle | Jan 22, 2021 Gibson CHARLES TOWN — The Jefferson County Commission heard comments from several members of the public last Thursday, following the addition of an agenda item pertaining to the Jefferson County Schools superintendent and disciplinary actions taken against two bus drivers. Commissioner Steve Stolipher added an item to the agenda, calling for a discussion on the procedure for removal of county...