Country Roads Angel Network Meets in Shepherdstown, Funds Three Startups in Education, Technology, and Medicine

Local NewsBy [email protected]April 30, 2025

SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. — Country Roads Angel Network held its 2025 meeting in Shepherdstown this week. The collaboration provides accredited investors the opportunity to invest in and mentor West Virginia-based start-ups. At Wednesday’s meeting at the Bavarian Inn, CRAN announced its latest round of investments totaling $202,500 in three innovative startups in higher education, technology, and…

 Neurointerventional Radiology Suite Unveiled at Berkeley Medical Center

Local NewsBy [email protected]April 29, 2025

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — “Time is Brain” when it comes to medical emergencies involving the brain.  That’s why doctors, radiologists, and healthcare administrators were on hand in Martinsburg Tuesday for the ribbon cutting on a state-of-the art radiology suite specifically designed to bring cutting edge technology to both diagnose and treat complicated conditions involving the brain,…

Today’s Panhandle Live – Delegates Anders and White Talk About the Session and that 1 percent Sales Tax Hike Idea — EmPATH Unit at Winchester Medical Center

Local NewsBy [email protected]April 28, 2025

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — On today’s Panhandle Live, we talked about the WVBA broadcasters awards ceremony from Saturday night.   We also sat down with Delegates Lisa White (96th) and Chris Anders (97th) of Berkeley County to talk about the session and their upcoming May 6th Town Hall meeting.   Valley Health’s  Jennifer (Jenny) Reed MSN, RN  Psychiatric…

Governor Made Appearance at Cacapon State Park Friday to roll out three bills related to firearms

Local NewsBy [email protected]April 28, 2025

BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — Gov. Patrick Morrisey traveled to Cacapon Resort State Park and signed three bills relating to firearms into state law. Morrisey told the crowd gathered at the park  West Virginians are free and he plans to keep it that way. The governor signed into law: Senate Bill 270, which designates the sale, repair,…

Man Struck, Killed in Hagerstown Wednesday afternoon

Local NewsBy [email protected]April 24, 2025

HAGERSTOWN, MD — A Hagerstown man is dead after being struck by a vehicle that had driven off the road. Hagerstown Police say the call came in at 2:40 Wednesday afternoon to the 900 block of Potomac Avenue. Investigators believe a 2017 Lexus SUV was traveling northbound, left the roadway and struck a pedestrian who…

Wednesday night Wreck on I-81 Claims Mississippi Woman’s Life

Local NewsBy [email protected]April 24, 2025

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — A Wednesday night crash on I-81 claimed the life of a Mississippi woman whose SUV ran into the rear of a tractor trailer. The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office tells The Panhandle News Network they were dispatched to the crash around 8 p.m.  at the 9 mile marker of northbound I-81. Initial evidence…

April Jefferson County Grand Jury Indictments Released

Local NewsBy [email protected]April 22, 2025

CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney, Matthew L. Harvey, reports that a total of 28 people  were indicted by the Jefferson County Grand Jury on April 16 and 17, 2025.  The following list contains the name, age, case number, and charges for each defendant:   Barron, Trevon 32 25-F-61 Burglary; Assault (x2); Battery; Destruction…

Severe Winds Knock Down Trees, Shut Down Power, Tear Roofs off Buildings in The Eastern Panhandle Area Saturday

Local NewsBy [email protected]April 21, 2025

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Power was knocked out for more than 100,000 homes in the Eastern Panhandle and north into Washington County, MD during a severe wind storm that blew threw the area Saturday night. A severe thunderstorm warning came through just after 9:30 p.m. Will Astle of West Virginia Eastern Panhandle Weather said the National…

Morgan County Dispatchers Honored for Coolfont Fire Response

Local NewsBy [email protected]April 17, 2025

BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — This week the Morgan County Commission honored three Emergency 911 Communications Dispatchers for their work during a busy shift that included the fire that broke out at the historic Coolfont Resort’s main building as well as ten additional calls. The dispatchers honored were ETC Tiffany Yost, ETC Kaylee Myers and Probationary ETC…

Berkeley County Commission Adopts Levy Rate for 2025-2026

Local NewsBy [email protected]April 16, 2025

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. —  On Tuesday, The Berkeley County Commission  adopted a levy rate of 13.39 for the upcoming 2025-2026 fiscal year, leaving the rate unchanged from the current year. The levy rate for 2025-2026, which has remained unchanged, if not reduced, for eight consecutive years, is projected to generate $29,285,342 million in property taxes in…