Solid Waste Authority Chair talks upcoming collection events, Gives Entsorga Update

  MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Berkeley County Solid Waste Authority Chair Clint Hogbin says some popular collection event are coming up on the BCSWA calendar, including the popular tire collection events, which are ongoing across the Panhandle, as well as two bulk-item collection events coming to Berkel...[read more]

Shepherd University President talks Restructuring, Enrollment

Shepherd University President Dr. Mary JC Hendrix (Photo Credit: Shepherd University) SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. — While West Virginia University has been making headlines for its restructuring of academic offerings in the wake of a proposed shortfall of $45 to 75 million, Shepherd University has also ...[read more]

Inwood man charged with Wire Fraud in Elder Justice Case

  MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — An Inwood man has been indicted for misappropriation by a fiduciary, wire fraud, theft of government property, false written statement, and false statement to federal agent. The US Attorney’s Office reports Joseph M. Beach, age 54, of Inwood, West Virginia had been appointe...[read more]

Hardy County Commissioner Steven Schetrom Mounts Run for State Treasurer

  MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Hardy County Commissioner Steven Schetrom is running for State Treasurer. He talked about his qualifications during a Tuesday appearance on Panhandle Live. Schetrom criticized ESG scores for investments, which screen investments based on the environmental, social, and gover...[read more]

Martinsburg man sentenced for child pornography charge

  MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — A Martinsburg man has been sentenced for child pornography charge. The US Attorney’s Office for the Northern District announced this week Jerry Wayne Ricketts, age 43, of Martinsburg, West Virginia, was sentenced Monday to 235 months in federal prison for possession of chil...[read more]

West Virginia’s two Republican parties

It was not that many years ago that the Republican Party in West Virginia was an afterthought. Democrats held supermajorities in both the House and Senate. Republicans could fuss and fume, but Democrats had the numbers to do whatever they wanted. That paradigm has shifted completely in the last t...[read more]

Late goal lifts WVU over Iowa State, 1-0

Maya McCutcheon's goal in the 76th minute secured WVU's first Big 12 victory. The post Late goal lifts WVU over Iowa State, 1-0 appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]

Escaped inmate in Elkins found nearly one week later

Denver Bennett was arrested Thursday near Buckhannon. The post Escaped inmate in Elkins found nearly one week later appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]

Harrison County Board of Education discusses possible consolidation of schools

Six schools were mentioned in a proposal for consolidation. The post Harrison County Board of Education discusses possible consolidation of schools appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]

Suspended Nicholas County deputy denied home confinement, scheduled for late October trial

Assistant federal prosecutor lays out details in Thursday court hearing against Deputy Jarrod Bennett, says mother of victim "vomited" when she first say the images. The post Suspended Nicholas County deputy denied home confinement, scheduled for late October trial appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]