Berkeley County Commission Adopts Levy Rate for 2024-2025 That is Unchanged From Previous Year

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — On Tuesday, the Berkeley County Commission adopted a levy rate of 13.39 for the upcoming 2024-2025 fiscal year, leaving the rate unchanged from the current year. A press release from the Commission reports the levy rate for 2024-2025 is projected to generate $28,915,496 milli...[read more]

Five are sentenced for running drug operation throughout Eastern Panhandle

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Five people received their sentence this week for distributing fentanyl across the Eastern Panhandle.        Christopher Arthur Jones, 39, also known as “Smooth,” of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to 300 months in prison and 15 years of supervised release for racket...[read more]

Secretary of State Warner releases online tool to help voters find their Sample Ballot for the May 14 Primary Election

CHARLESTON, W. Va. – Sample Ballots for West Virginia’s May 14 Primary Election are now available online for registered voters to review before they vote.  A press release from the WV Secretary of State’s Office link to an online search tool for voters to use to find the Sample Ballot assigned to...[read more]

Governor Justice: no $465 million ‘clawback’ of federal funds for schools after waiver approval

The problem was based not on any allegations of misspending — but instead over whether school systems fell short on an obligation to maintain financial support for education at levels in line with overall spending. The post Governor Justice: no $465 million ‘clawback’ of federal funds for schools...[read more]

Marshall looks to put progress on display during annual Green-White Spring Game

Thundering Herd take to Joan C. Edwards Stadium at 4 p.m. Saturday to conclude spring practice. The post Marshall looks to put progress on display during annual Green-White Spring Game appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]

Fayette County inmate pleads guilty to killing other inmate

The incident happened in November of 2020 at the Mount Olive Correctional Center. The post Fayette County inmate pleads guilty to killing other inmate appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]