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Tag: Jefferson County

Posted inWest Virginia Legislature

Harpers Ferry residents fought a luxury hotel that could transform their small town. Then West Virginia lawmakers took control

Avatar photo by Ian Karbal January 6th, 2023April 5th, 2023

After 15 years of fighting between out-of-state developers, local leaders, and residents entrenched on both sides, a luxury resort development is finally moving forward in Harpers Ferry with the help of legislation that took power out of the town’s hands.

Posted inElection 2022

How to vote in Jefferson County, WV

Mountain State Spotlight Favicon by Mountain State Spotlight Staff October 12th, 2022October 12th, 2022
Posted inNews

With latest infusion of federal COVID aid, lots of possibilities and pressure for West Virginia communities

Avatar photo by Douglas Soule June 18th, 2021June 17th, 2021
Posted inElection 2020

How quality of life issues ‘woke up’ residents in the Eastern Panhandle

Avatar photo by Lauren Peace October 27th, 2020October 26th, 2020

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