Martinsburg Gala for WVU Medicine Children’s Raises More than 100k for needed equipment

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. – The fourth annual WVU Medicine Children’s Eastern Panhandle Gala raised more than $100,000 to support children and their families at WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center and Jefferson Medical Center. Over 200 people gathered on Saturday (April 20) at the Holiday Inn in Martin...[read more]

Early Voting Locations Announced – Five In the Eastern Panhandle

Charleston, W. Va. – In-person early voting for West Virginia’s 2024 Primary Election begins on Wednesday, May 1st. West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner announced that early voting will be conducted in all 55 counties from Wednesday, May 1, through Saturday, May 11. All counties will offer...[read more]

Thunder in the Square Will Impact Traffic Friday Evening in Hagerstown

HAGERSTOWN, MD — The city of Hagerstown is letting motorists and others planning to be downtown Friday evening that there could be some changes to traffic patterns and business hours. That’s because the Alsatia Club is set to hold its “Thunder in the Square” event.  A large number of classic cars...[read more]

Major Road Disruption Coming to Downtown Martinsburg Next Week; Could Last a Month

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — There will be major road disruptions beginning Monday in the city of Martinsburg.  King Street will be closed in both directions for thirty days as part of the ongoing work around the Interwoven Mills Project.  The project will impact King Street in the areas of South Tuskege...[read more]

First in the Nation 911 Retirement Bill Signed in West Virginia

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A first of its kind bill will motivate 911 dispatchers in the Mountain State to stay on longer but retire sooner. Lawmakers and Kanawha County Commission members joined emergency officials and telecommunicators Tuesday afternoon at Kanawha County Metro 911 to watch as Governor...[read more]

Photo gallery: Logan defeats Chapmanville, 10-0

LOGAN, W.Va. — Photo gallery from Logan’s 10-0 win over Chapmanville. Luke Blankenship pitched a shutout for the Wildcats. (Photo gallery courtesy of Boothe Davis/Captured by the Moment Photography) The post Photo gallery: Logan defeats Chapmanville, 10-0 appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]

State health officials assist with contact tracing in Monongalia County following confirmed measles case

128 state residents in 30 counties have been potentially exposed. The post State health officials assist with contact tracing in Monongalia County following confirmed measles case appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]

UMW president says federal power plant rules set ‘funeral date’ for coal mining

Under the EPA rule announced this wee, coal plants that plan to stay open beyond 2039 would have to cut or capture 90% of their carbon dioxide emissions by 2032. The post UMW president says federal power plant rules set ‘funeral date’ for coal mining appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]

Deadline to apply for WV Scholar Program is Sunday

One high school junior will be selected for the four-year scholarship to West Virginia Wesleyan College. The post Deadline to apply for WV Scholar Program is Sunday appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]

Hopeful to build on strong freshman season, White’s emphasis on reaching end zone more often

Jahiem White led West Virginia in rushing last season despite playing sparingly over the first five games. The sophomore believes better things are in store for 2024. The post Hopeful to build on strong freshman season, White’s emphasis on reaching end zone more often appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]