Extension granted in case of two former Jefferson County commissioners

CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — A 90-day extension has been granted in the criminal trial regarding former Jefferson County Commissioners Jennifer Krouse and Tricia Jackson. Krouse and Jackson face 42 charges based on their refusal to attend meetings and conduct the business of the county last fall. The ch...[read more]

Coolfont Mountainside Association Water/Sewer Petitions PSC for a Rate Increase

BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — Calling it an emergency tariff increase, the Coolfont Mountainside Association Water and Sewer has applied for a rate increase with the Public Service Commission of West Virginia. The CMAWS is a private utility providing water and sewer services. They currently have 123 ...[read more]

Teenager Ran Into Traffic and Was Struck by Tractor Trailer on I-81Wednesday Night

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — A teenager ran out into traffic and was struck by a tractor trailer on I-81 Wednesday night in Berkeley County. The incident closed two lanes of traffic for the better part of an hour last night around 8 p.m. The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Department tells The Panhandle News N...[read more]

Boys State Track: Huntington leads in Class AAA, Winfield & Buffalo also own slim leads

The Highlanders and the Bison are looking to defend their state titles on Saturday. The post Boys State Track: Huntington leads in Class AAA, Winfield & Buffalo also own slim leads appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]

Girls State Track: Williamstown, Winfield & Morgantown in position to defend titles

Competition continues Saturday at University of Charleston Stadium. The post Girls State Track: Williamstown, Winfield & Morgantown in position to defend titles appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]

Fit + Active Schools Face-off returns to State Culture Center

It was the third year West Virginia Department of Education held the competitive event between nine elementary and middle schools. The post Fit + Active Schools Face-off returns to State Culture Center appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]