CHARLESTON, WV – October is Pedestrian Safety Month, according to the West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program. A press release from the GHSP says in 2021 there were 7,388 pedestrians killed in traffic crashes, a 12.5 percent increase from the 6,565 pedestrians’ fatalities in 2020. This is the highest since 1981 when 7,837 pedestrians…
Kearneysville, W.Va. — West Virginia American Water, announced Monday that it has completed the acquisition of Jefferson Utilities, including the assets of Jefferson Utilities, Inc., Valley Water and Sewer Services, Shenandoah Junction Public Sewer and East Jefferson Sewer Services for $27 million. The combined systems serve 3,978 customer connections in Jefferson, Berkeley and Morgan…
BURLINGTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Highways has announced roadwork for this week. –Two Left Lanes on Southbound I-81, in Berkeley County, to be Closed on Sunday, October 1, 2023 –The two left lanes will be closed on southbound Interstate 81 between mile marker 14.5 and mile marker 14, in Berkeley County, from…
UNDATED — AAA has a rundown of gas prices around the region as the workweek begins. In Morgan County, motorists are paying an average of $3.58 for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline. In Jefferson County, $3.60, and in Berkeley County $3.67. Statewide, the average is $3.58. In Virginia, the average price per gallon…
RANSON, W.Va. — A packaging facility that manufactures lumber and building materials in Jefferson County has agreed to a $215,000 settlement in connection with a race and religious harassment lawsuit filed be one of its employees. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed the lawsuit after a Black Muslim worker accused UFP Ranson,…
BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — The number of vehicles in Berkeley Springs is on the rise, and so is the number of vehicles parking in the wrong direction. That according to Berkeley Springs Police Chief William Carper who says his department will begin enforcing Town Ordinance Sec. 78-168 regarding Right and left parallel parking and…
*Story from WVMetronews* CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Police have identified the body of a woman discovered in February on the other side of a guardrail on Greenbrier Street in Charleston. Charleston Police Chief of Detectives Lt. Tony Hazelett said DNA from the woman was submitted to an FBI database. He said information returned last week from…
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Union autoworkers are on the picket lines outside the GM Parts Distribution Plant in Martinsburg. The United Auto Workers Union (UAW) expanded its strike locations back on Friday with the Martinsburg facility being one of 38 additional sites. UAW Local 1590 President Vanessa Banks said the Martinsburg-based workers are united. She said…
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — A film that portrays the perils of human trafficking and one man’s attempt to rescue a child offers a chance for a community dialogue, according to one local theatre owner. Paul and Trey Johanson own the historic Star Theatre in Berkeley Springs. This Saturday, September 30th, the venue will play host…
CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — At Monday night’s Jefferson County Board of Education meeting, Deputy Superintendent of Operations, Joyce White gave an update on a recent request to the state School Building Authority for the new Shepherdstown Elementary School. Mrs. White also brought news of another grant, this time to preserve an important part…