MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Governor Patrick Morrisey was a recent guest on Panhandle Live. He talked, among other topics, about the 100 million dollars headed to West Virginia for each of five years as part of the Rural Health Transformation Program. Hear his remarks here: (Read more about the program below.) From Governor Morrisey’s office:…
HALFWAY, MD — Earlier this month, Hitachi opened a new factory in Hagerstown that is set to deliver as many as 20 railcars a month for North American customers and put hundreds of local people to work. Joe Pozza, President and Country Representative for Hitachi Rail in the USA talked about what the factory will…
In case you didn’t hear it on air this morning, here is a compilation of some of the news we covered: Hear fresh newscasts each weekday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on WEPM and WCST (The Panhandle News Network), on air at 93.7 and 1340 WEPM and 93.5 and 1010 WCST
BURLINGTON, W.Va. — Motorists in Morgan County are being advised of a new four-way stop that will be in place beginning Wednesday, September 24th. The West Virginia Division of Highways has announced the new traffic pattern at the intersection of Fairfax Street and Independence Street. The intersection will be changed to an all-way stop based…
Story by MetroNews Statewide Correspondent Brad McElhinny MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — A judge in Berkeley County expressed serious reluctance to conclude that West Virginia’s religious freedoms law directly affects compulsory school vaccinations. Judge Michael Lorensen, at the conclusion of a three-hour hearing on Friday, declined to order a preliminary injunction to make school system officials honor…
HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. — Officials at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park are disputing a claim that the Trump administration is ordering them to hide exhibits related to slavery but acknowledge they have been asked to review exhibits for historical accuracy and context. Reached for comment, Elizabeth Peace, Public Affairs Department spokesperson told The Panhandle News…
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — WVU Medicine officials fulfilled a promise to their colleagues and patients in the Eastern Panhandle Tuesday with the groundbreaking for a $200 million patient tower at Berkeley Medical Center. WVU Health System President and CEO Albert Wright was on hand and talked to the Panhandle News Network. The project will add 450…
BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — Among the tributes to the life of slain conservative influencer Charlie Kirk around the state, a candlelight vigil was held in Ranson on Wednesday. A gathering including several state officals is planned for Thursday evening. On Sunday, a memorial gathering in memory of Charlie Kirk will be held around the Berkeley…
BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — Despite yesterday’s rain around the Eastern Panhandle, the latest report from the US Drought Monitor indicates drought conditions have worsened around the region. This week’s reports for Charles Town, Martinsburg, Berkeley Springs, and Paw Paw have upgraded conditions in those areas from D1- Moderate Drought to D2 Severe Drought. There are…
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Three more have been sentenced for their roles in a massive drug trafficking organization that operated in the Eastern Panhandle. The US Attorney’s Office tells The Panhandle News Network the latest sentences this week bring the total sentenced to 77 out of the 81 convicted. 82 people were originally indicted in January…