MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — The greater Eastern Panhandle is in a severe drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. It marks a deterioration of conditions for the easternmost counties, from moderate drought to severe. The area around Martinsburg has been in drought since September 30th of last year. In a Severe Drought (D2), potential impacts include…
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Respiratory cases are beginning to increase across the state and the Eastern Panhandle is no exception. WVU medicine providers are reporting a surge in respiratory illnesses across the community with many cases of the flu, COVID-19 and RSV. Dr. Michael Londner is the chief medical officer with WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center. He says…
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — January 18th marks the 46th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Banquet in Martinsburg. In its nearly 50 years. More than $272,000 in scholarships have been granted to area students, including those in Berkeley, Jefferson and Morgan counties. Committee member Joe Kinser talked about the opportunity to serve the community and to fellowship.…
(Story by Panhandle News Network Sports Reporter Parker Stone) MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Another year has ended in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle with eyes set for 2026. As a final goodbye to the year that was, we ranked our top ten stories of the year in the world of sports for the listening area. …