BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — A career fair is set for Thursday (March 13th) at Berkeley Springs High School. Coordinated in partnership with the Berkeley/Morgan County Chamber of Commerce, the 2nd annual Morgan County Career Fair will feature more than 30 local businesses and organizations. Jules Happy Rone of the Chamber of Commerce says the career…
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 – 29th Day of Session The Senate will convene at 11 a.m. UNFINISHED BUSINESS SCR 18: Recognizing intent to create WV Coal Renaissance Act SR 21: Designating March 12, 2025, as WV Tourism Day SR 22: Recognizing 175th anniversary of Wheeling Hospital SR 23: Memorializing life of Janie Lou White…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — When a constituent of 94th District Delegate Larry Kump (R-Berkeley) lost his wife to reckless driving, there was no mechanism to charge the driver with anything beyond a misdemeanor. “What started me legislatively with this issue was a constituent from Berkeley County, George Martincheck. His wife Dawn was killed by a reckless…
The National Weather Service has issued a weather statement for our listening area. There is an elevated threat for the spread of fires today through early evening. The combination of west winds gusting 15 to 25 mph, relative humidity falling to 20 to 30 percent, and drying fine fuels today will lead to an elevated…
Tuesday, March 11, 2025 – 28th Day of Session The Senate will convene at 11 a.m. THIRD READING Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 196: Lauren’s Law (original similar to HB 2613) Eng. SB 257: Providing protection for property owner when someone visiting private cemetery causes damage to property Eng. SB 501: Relating to loan form Eng. Com.…
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — There is an update on a donation drive announced late last month. Berkeley County Commissioner John Hardy spearheaded “Berkeley County Cares,” a donation drive for those impacted by Valentine’s weekend flooding in southern West Virginia. Donations were accepted at all the volunteer fire companies in Berkeley County and the Martinsburg Fire Department, the…
Monday, March 10, 2025 – 27th Day of Session The Senate will convene at 11 a.m. THIRD READING Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 121: Updating language and increasing penalties for indecent exposure Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 155: Establishing Summer Feeding for All Program (original similar to HB 3254) Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 199: Relating to…
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — State Treasurer Larry Pack was in the Eastern Panhandle this week. He toured a variety of businesses along I-81’s busy corridor: A guest on Friday’s Panhandle Live, Pack is touring schools statewide to promote the Hope Scholarship and encourage participation, since the application period just opened for new students for the…
Friday, March 7, 2025 – 24th Day of Session The Senate will convene at 10 a.m. THIRD READING Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 22: Applying penalties for nonpayment of royalties under terms of oil and natural gas leases Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 117: Exempting certain physicians from specified traffic laws when responding to emergencies Eng.…
Thursday, March 6, 2025 – 23rd Day of Session The Senate will convene at 11 a.m. UNFINISHED BUSINESS SCR 16: US Army SPC Johnny Long Memorial Bridge SCR 17: US Marine Corps PVT Arlie Haught Memorial Bridge THIRD READING Eng. Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 154: Prohibiting sexual orientation instruction…