Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Maryland Warns of Scam

HAGERSTOWN, MD — The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public of a telephone scam where unknown subjects are calling members of the public acting as if they are Deputies with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. One of the names being used is Lt. Peters, there is no such employ...[read more]

Pick Pocketer Targeting Shoppers in Costco

WINCHESTER, VA — The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office is investigating several pick-pocketing incidents at Costco in Winchester. A release from the department has a picture of the person they believe to be responsible. The sheriff’s office reports the incidents have occurred over several days an...[read more]

Shepherd Football tapped to finish first in PSAC East

By Jordan Nicewarner, Panhandle News Network Sports MARTINSBURG, W.Va. – The Shepherd Rams Football team is coming off the back of one of the most successful seasons in program history. Finishing the season with a record of 13-2(6-1 in the PSAC), making it to the NCAA Division 2 National Semi-Fin...[read more]

WV Attorney General Files Appeal to State Supreme Court to Keep HOPE Scholarship Alive

CHARLESTON, W.Va.  —  State Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has taken another step in an attempt for an appeals court to allow the state’s new Hope Scholarship program to continue. Morrisey’s has filed a motion with the state Supreme Court asking justices to issue a stay of last month’s ruling ...[read more]

2022 Panhandle News Network Sports EPAC Football Preview

By Luke Wiggs, Panhandle News Network Sports Martinsburg ranked 1st in the Panhandle News Network Sports EPAC Preseason Media Poll 2022 #wvprepfb pic.twitter.com/Mz25EZVesi — Panhandle News Network: WEPM & WCST (@EPNewsNetwork) August 3, 2022 **click on highlighted names for full previews**   MAR...[read more]

West Virginia’s ‘Not Proficient’ Public School Students

The latest standardized test results show that the vast majority of West Virginia high school students who are about to graduate are considered not proficient in math or science. Just 21 percent of 11th graders are proficient in math and only 27 percent are proficient in science. Those are just t...[read more]

Officials confirm 3 deaths in Marion County plane crash

The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed to MetroNews that a single-engine Piper PA-32 aircraft crashed in a wooded area near Campbells Run Road in Metz. The post Officials confirm 3 deaths in Marion County plane crash appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]

Rite Aid agrees to settlement to resolve opioid-related lawsuit

The West Virginia Attorney General's Office announced Thursday the settlement may add up to $30 million as the company addresses claims. The post Rite Aid agrees to settlement to resolve opioid-related lawsuit appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]

Kanawha County Commission issues statement opposing tax constitutional amendment

The Kanawha County Commission issued a formal statement Thursday against the proposed constitutional amendment — known as Amendment 2 — that would allow legislators to reduce the personal property and business inventory taxes. The post Kanawha County Commission issues statement opposing tax const...[read more]

CJ Donaldson continues to earn praise; Backyard Brawl countdown hits 21 days

The Mountaineers went through a scrimmage inside Milan Puskar Stadium Thursday afternoon. The post CJ Donaldson continues to earn praise; Backyard Brawl countdown hits 21 days appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]