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BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — Morgan County Schools has released its Orientation schedule. Teachers and staff will be back in this Monday, August 15. The first day for students is Tuesday, August 23. Back to School Nights/Orientations: August 16 Warm Springs Middle 5:00-7:00 p.m. – 6th Grade Orientation August 17 Warm Springs Middle 5:00-7:00 p.m. – 7th […]

HAGERSTOWN, MD — The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public of a telephone scam where unknown subjects are calling members of the public acting as if they are Deputies with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. One of the names being used is Lt. Peters, there is no such employee at the Sheriff’s Office. […]

WINCHESTER, VA — The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office is investigating several pick-pocketing incidents at Costco in Winchester. A release from the department has a picture of the person they believe to be responsible. The sheriff’s office reports the incidents have occurred over several days and that after obtaining a wallet the suspect has reportedly been […]

By Jordan Nicewarner, Panhandle News Network Sports MARTINSBURG, W.Va. – The Shepherd Rams Football team is coming off the back of one of the most successful seasons in program history. Finishing the season with a record of 13-2(6-1 in the PSAC), making it to the NCAA Division 2 National Semi-Final, and starting quarterback Tyson Bagent took […]

CHARLESTON, W.Va.  —  State Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has taken another step in an attempt for an appeals court to allow the state’s new Hope Scholarship program to continue. Morrisey’s has filed a motion with the state Supreme Court asking justices to issue a stay of last month’s ruling by Kanawha County Circuuit Judge Joanna […]

By Luke Wiggs, Panhandle News Network Sports Martinsburg ranked 1st in the Panhandle News Network Sports EPAC Preseason Media Poll 2022 #wvprepfb pic.twitter.com/Mz25EZVesi — Panhandle News Network: WEPM & WCST (@EPNewsNetwork) August 3, 2022 **click on highlighted names for full previews**   MARTINSBURG, W.Va. –  Coming to the Panhandle I wasn’t sure what I should […]

MARTINSBURG, W.Va.– Three Headliners will grace the stage tonight at the Berkeley County Youth Fair. It’s one of the way’s they’re commemorating the fair’s 75th anniversary, according to Fair Board President Dawn Pingley; WEDNESDAY’S FAIR SCHEDULE: 08:00 am Beef Show 08:00 am Horse Show 10:00 am Judging of poultry in pens 12:00 pm Indoor Exhibits […]

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Back-to-school shoppers can save some cash this weekend in both West Virginia and Virginia. That’s because beginning Friday, the state sales tax in both states will be suspended for the weekend on specific items. In Virginia, it’s a three-day event that saves Virginians money on school supplies, clothing and footwear. In addition, […]

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A state senator from the Eastern Panhandle is not impressed with the recently concluded special session. 16th District Senator Hannah Geffert (R – Berkeley) released a statement over the weekend after lawmakers went home with no action on either tax cuts or abortion. In her statement, Geffert said, “the Governor and the […]

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — There are 10 finalists for the 2023 West Virginia School Service Personnel of the Year, including three from the Eastern Panhandle. The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) announced the finalists on Monday which represent counties around the state. Finalists include: Susan Clark, Receptionist at Warm Springs Middle School, Morgan County Wendy […]

CHARLESTON, W.Va.  — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a representative from his office will meet with Eastern Panhandle residents in August to discuss consumer-related issues and answer any potential questions. “These public events are a great way for consumers to talk one-on-one with our consumer representatives,” Attorney General Morrisey said. “Residents can easily get […]

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reported Thursday 3,351 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 20 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 7,149 deaths attributed to COVID-19. The latest deaths include four from Berkeley County, two women, ages 62 and 92 and two […]

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. —The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office  says a speeding motorist endangered as many as ten lives as he reached speeds of more than 115 miles an hour on I-81 Sunday. Deputy D.J. Dorsey says he was patrolling I-81 South near mile marker 13 when a call came to dispatch reporting a reckless driver north […]

HAGERSTOWN, MD – A little boy is dead in Washington County and two people, including his mother, are being held without bond charged in his abuse and death. The Washington County Sheriff’s Department tells the Panhandle News Network they were dispatched to a home at 11877 White Pine Drive where they found EMS attempting life-saving […]

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Multiple area fire crews worked over a three day period to put a fire out in the Entsorga West Virginia plant in Martinsburg. According to a post from the Baker Heights Volunteer Fire Department, The fire at 119 Recovery Way was in the ‘pit,’ or the area that contained garbage that had […]

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — The City of Martinsburg has opened applications for the annual Special Urban Deer Hunt. The Season runs from 9/5/2022-12/31/2022 and 1/9/2023-1/31/2023 Applications to hunt on City property are due no later than August 26 at 5 PM, after which hunters will be selected by lottery. There are no deadlines for tract registration […]

CHARLESTON, W.Va — During the General Election this fall, voters in West Virginia will consider four separate and distinct amendments to the state’s Constitution. Earlier this year, the West Virginia legislature passed resolutions asking voters to consider each proposal. The legislature agreed to place the proposed amendments on the General Election ballot. WV Secretary of […]

By Jordan Nicewarner, Panhandle News Network Sports   SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. – On a hot Wednesday afternoon, the Shepherd Football coaching staff and players welcomed more than 130 high school student-athletes to Ram Stadium for the annual Shepherd Football Prospect Camp. The @SURamsFootball Prospect camp is underway at Ram Stadium. High School players from across the Tri-State […]

By Luke Wiggs, Panhandle News Network Sports MARTINSBURG, W.Va– Jefferson’s run in the West Virginia Little League state tournament was cut short by a 4-2 loss to Hurricane in Oatesdale Park on Wednesday. Tyler Henderson cleared the fence with 20+ feet to spare in the top of the 3rd for a 3-run Homer to break […]

By Jordan Nicewarner, Panhandle News Network   MARTINSBURG, W.Va. – Wayne Riser has been named the new athletic director for Spring Mills High School. Most will remember Mr. Riser as Coach Riser. Riser was the manager of the Shepherd Rams baseball team for 18 years. In those 18 years, he became Shepherd’s all-time winning coach in […]

By Luke Wiggs, Panhandle News Network Sports MARTINSBURG, W.Va – Jefferson defeated Ona-Milton 5-0 Tuesday night to advance to the final 4 teams in the West Virginia State Little League Tournament. The spotlight was stolen by pitcher Andy Roberts who threw 5.1 innings striking out 9, allowing no runs, 1 hit, and walk each. “That […]

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — It’s been an eventful year so far for the Berkeley County Solid Waste Authority as it worked to clean up roadways and streams: Chair Clint Hogbin, who says collections are running about the same as last year for stream cleanup. As far as roadside pick-up efforts, the numbers are lower. In other […]

By Luke Wiggs, Panhandle News Network Sports   MARTINSBURG, W.Va– Despite Panhandle teams going 3-1 in day 3 of the WV Little League State tournament, 1 squad saw their season come to an end. Martinsburg 13-3 Elkins A Brady Steen lead off triple set the tone for Martinsburg who came to play after being shut […]

By Luke Wiggs, Panhandle News Network Sports MARTINSBURG, W.Va– The second day at the state tournament in Oatesdale Park did not bear as much fruit for eastern panhandle teams. Shinnston 2-0 Martinsburg Shinnston pitchers Ando LeBake and Jacob Watts combined to hold Martinsburg hitters to just 1 hit and 1 walk in their 2-0 victory. […]

By Like Wiggs, Panhandle News Network Sports Martinsburg, W.Va — both Panhandle teams where victorious in day one of the West Virginia Little League state tournament. Martinsburg 7-6 Logan Donovan Nichols, who just the day before won the tournament’s home run derby, had a 2 run blast in the first inning to give Martinsburg an early […]

by Parker Stone, Panhandle News Network Sports   Berkeley Springs, WV – In what was a season of ups and downs last year for Berkeley Springs High School Football, Head Coach Terry Rea is looking to improve upon his second season at the helm with an Indians squad who came just one win away from […]

HALFWAY, MD — One person died and two were injured after a crash in Halfway, Maryland Thursday night. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office says the crash report came in around 10:00 last night. Deputies responded to Halfway Boulevard in the area of Oak Ridge Drive and found a Toyota engulfed in flames. The driver was […]

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Berkeley County Development Authority Executive Director Sandy Hamilton is retiring. The Development Authority made the announcement Thursday. Hamilton has been with the BCDA since 2013 and was tapped to be Executive Director in 2016. Her retirement is effective September 1st. Among the developments under her leadership was the construction of a Clorox […]

By Jordan Nicewarner   MARTINSBURG, W.Va — DeJuan Neal is a name that Shepherd Football fans will remember. Neal was a cornerstone of the Rams defense from 2014-2018.   He served as a team captain in his senior season and gained first-team All-Conference and third-team All-Region honors in 2018. Neal also wrangled up 103 solo […]

By Luke Wiggs   HEDGESVILLE, W.Va. — Last season, the Hedgesville Eagles were 1 win away from their first playoff berth since 2018, and their first in the Matt Faircloth era. Unfortunately, a late conceded touchdown against Princeton in week 8 saw the Eagles reside to a 4-6 record.   However, the offseason has yielded […]