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- Governor Morrisey Talks About Impacts to West Virginians from the ongoing Federal Government Shutdown October 21, 2025MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — As the federal government shutdown persists into a third week, Governor Patrick Morrisey weighed in what, if anything, state government can do to make it easier on the state’s residents who might be feeling the effects. Ahead of the Regional Economic Summit at the Berkeley County Administrative building, Morrisey talked to the…[email protected]
- Morrisey: Eastern Panhandle taking big hit in federal government shutdown October 21, 2025MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Funding for the federal government has been halted for the third week during a budget impasse. According to a report by the West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy, there were more than 22,900 federal employees in the state as recently as March of this year. The report said 15,844 of those…[email protected]
- Expansion at WVU Medicine East-Berkeley Medical Center Begins with 450 New Parking Spaces October 21, 2025MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — WVU Medicine officials broke ground on a $200 million patient tower project September 17th. The project actually started across the street with 450 new parking spaces, according to WVU Health System President and CEO Albert Wright. “We are here today to celebrate the groundbreaking for our new patient Care Tower. We’re actually…[email protected]
- Project All Star: Berkeley County EDA Director Announces Sports Tourism Convention Center For Tabler Station Area October 20, 2025MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Economic Development and government leaders in the Eastern Panhandle met Friday afternoon for what was billed as a Regional Economic Summit. On Monday, Berkeley County Economic Development Director Jennifer Smith said the county has the green light to pursue Project All Star. She called it a “sports tourism convention center project that…[email protected]
- High Winds Cause Issues Around the Eastern Panhandle Sunday October 20, 2025MARTINSBURG, W.V a. — High winds caused issues around the Eastern Panhandle Sunday Wind threw trees into the road, knocked out power, and caused headaches on the roads Sunday in the Eastern Panhandle. Wind gusts clocked as high as 44 miles an hour at Shepherd Field were part of a cold front moving through the…[email protected]
- Jefferson County Officials to Host Town Hall on Road Conditions October 20, 2025CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — Residents of Jefferson County are invited to take part in a public town hall on roads, especially those on the mountain. The meeting will be hosted by Commission President Pasha Majdi, 16th District State Senator Patricia Rucker and 100th District Delegate Bill Ridenour October 23rd at 6 pm. at Blue Ridge…[email protected]
- Search Warrant Execution Leads to Drug-Related Arrest in Martinsburg, Other Warrants Pending October 17, 2025Berkeley County, W.Va. — A Martinsburg woman is under arrest and warrants are pending from others after a drug bust in Martinsburg. It happened Wednesday, October 15, 2025 just after noon. Members of the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) Criminal Investigations Division and Patrol Division, along with the Martinsburg City Police Department (MPD) Detective Bureau,…[email protected]
- 46th Mountain State Apple Harvest Festival Set for This Week October 16, 2025MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — It’s an Eastern Panhandle staple, drawing longtime residents and newcomers to a bevy of fall-themed activities honoring the agricultural heritage of the region as well as the harvest. This year is the 46th Mountain State Apple Harvest Festival. MSAHF Board President Susan Snowden has seen most of them. “My aunt was a…[email protected]
- Bailey Captured in Baltimore following August Shooting in Charles Town October 16, 2025CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — A fugitive wanted in connection to a targeted shooting in Charles Town from back in August has been arrested. The Charles Town Police Department reports that during the early morning hours October 15th, Curtis Edward Bailey was apprehended in Baltimore, Maryland. The morning of August 20th, CPD was called to a…[email protected]
- Open-Heart Surgery Program Planned for Berkeley Medical Center October 16, 2025MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — An open-heart surgery program is in development at Berkeley Medical Center. A press release from WVU Medicine says it’s part of a partnership with the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute. Preparations are underway, including staff training, equipment installation, and mock surgeries. The first open heart procedure could happen by the end of next…[email protected]