CHARLESTON, W.Va. — State Treasurer Riley Moore this week announced his Office raised more than $176,000 for several state and local law enforcement agencies during its 12th unclaimed property firearms auction conducted Thursday, Sept. 12, in Charleston. The 18 participating law enforcement agencies included the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Department. The event raised $176,770 to benefit…
INWOOD, W.Va. — The Berkeley County Solid Waste Authority has announced a free document shred event is coming ot South Berkeley this Saturday. It’s scheduled from 9 am to 12 noon on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at the South Berkeley Recycling Center at 637 Pilgrim Street Inwood WV. There are some rules to follow: Each…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Senate President Craig Blair says talks about whether to further cut state income taxes are ongoing. Blair (R-Berkeley) says Republican nominee for governor Patrick Morisey will look to continue tax cuts in the future if elected: With Governor Jim Justice a presumptive favorite for US Senate, there has been a lot of speculation…
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Highways has announced that Apple Harvest Drive, WV 45, in Berkeley County, will be closed at the railroad crossing near Foxcroft Avenue, from 6:00 a.m. on Friday, September 13, 2024, through 4 p.m. on Monday, September 16, 2024, to allow for the replacement and widening of the railroad…
CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — Jefferson County residents watching this year’s Miss America’s Teen pageant will see a familiar face as Washington High School (WHS) senior Allison Dodson represents the Mountain State on the national stage. A native of Charles Town, WV, Dodson serves as the current Miss West Virginia’s Teen and is proud to use her…
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF WEST VIRGINIA CHARLESTON At a session of the PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF WEST VIRGINIA in the City of Charleston on the 14th day of March 2024. CASE NO. 23-081 3-SWF-PW-CN (Reopened) Apple Valley Waste Services, Inc. Petition for a Determination that No Certificate of Need is Required, and in the Alternative…
SPRING MILLS, W.Va. — The new WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute occupies an entire floor at the Spring Mills Medical Office Building and harnesses the research and resources of more than 200 WVU faculty members and physicians. Dr. Ali Rezai is the Executive Chair of the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute spoke at Monday’s ribbon cutting for the facility.…
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Embattled Berkeley County Sheriff Nathan Harmon will resign from his elected position, effective Dec. 26. The Journal reports the voluntary resignation is part of a plea agreement, which Harmon signed Dec. 3. The agreement was extended by Morgan County Prosecuting Attorney Daniel M. James on behalf of the state. By signing the…
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — The Eastern Panhandle Transit Authority Is on the move. Executive Director Elaine Bartoldson gave an update on operations, including the work toward a downtown Martinsburg Multi Modal Transit Center: [CLIP] As to whether there will be new routes: [CLIP] Bartoldson was a recent guest on Panhandle Live. You can hear the full…
CACAPON, W.Va. — Could a destination RV Camp be coming to Cacapon? The West Virginia DNR submitted a Request for Proposals to possible vendors in December to seek private investors interested in constructing such a park at the 6,000-acre Morgan County state park. The Winchester Star reports three companies have submitted proposals, although a vendor…