Jefferson County

Government WVPB Staff, Jan. 22, 2026

Navigating Society After Incarceration, This West Virginia Morning

State prisons release at least 95% percent of incarcerated people back into society. Some individuals struggle to navigate those transitional challenges successfully. On the latest Us & Them, host Trey Kay talks with Rahim Buford who was paroled after 26 years in prison.

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Energy & Environment Chris Schulz, Jan. 21, 2026

Jefferson Co. Water Bottling Facility Developers Appeal To Supreme Court

Sidewinder Enterprises maintains that their proposal is in line with historic use of their land and will not impact local historic buildings.

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Government WVPB Staff, Oct. 28, 2025

Meeting Food Needs Amid Shutdown, This West Virginia Morning

We hear from Huntington-based Facing Hunger Food Bank CEO Cyndi Kirkhart on meeting the challenges faced in getting nutritional food to families in need amid the government shutdown. Also, students in Jefferson County will now have an easier time continuing their education after graduation, and we learn about historic preservation grants available in West Virginia.

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Education Chris Schulz, Oct. 27, 2025

Shepherd University To Offer Direct Admission To Jefferson County Graduates

The agreement will automatically admit students graduating from Jefferson County’s two high schools with a 2.5 GPA to the university.

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Arts & Culture Jack Walker, Aug. 20, 2025

New Book Explores Little-Known History Of Black-Owned Hotel In Harpers Ferry

A Jefferson County author's new book unveils the history of Thomas and Lavinia Lovett, a Black couple who in 1890 opened Harpers Ferry's iconic Hill Top Hotel.

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Economy Jack Walker, Aug. 12, 2025

Safety Improvements Planned For Crash-Prone Charles Town Intersection

Efforts to reduce vehicular accidents at a troubled Charles Town intersection will soon bring new construction. But first, representatives for the West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) say they want to learn more about the needs, concerns and opinion...

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