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- Top Legion Programs Descend on Martinsburg for State Tournament July 24, 2024Martinsburg, W.Va- The best teams American Legion have to offer will be in Martinsburg this weekend for the West Virginia State Legion Tournament. The 8 team field is populated by perennial powerhouses, programs on the rise, and a few Cinderella stories. “I think they’re confident and have overcome a lot of adversity.” said Berkeley Post…Daniel Woods
- Morgan County Expo This Saturday July 24, 2024BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — The Morgan County Expo is back this Saturday in downtown Berkeley Springs. Morgan County Fair Association President and Coordinator for the Morgan County Expo Liz Campbell says lots of folks come out for the annual event: She explained what you can expect at the Expo, including handcrafts and collections. There is…[email protected]
- Paving Operations on WV 115, in Jefferson County Next Wee from Sunday through Thursday July 24, 2024BURLINGTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Highways has announced some upcoming roadwork in Berkeley County. Paving operations will be conducted on WV 115, in Jefferson County, between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m., Sunday night through Thursday night, beginning on Sunday, July 28, 2024. The work zone will begin 0.50 miles…[email protected]
- ROAD WORK: Culvert Installation Operations on Jenny Wren Drive, in Berkeley County, on Thursday, July 25, 2024 July 24, 2024BURLINGTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Highways has announced some upcoming roadwork in Berkeley County. Culvert installation operations will be conducted on Jenny Wren Drive, County Route 45/6, in Berkeley County, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., on Thursday, July 25, 2024. Flaggers will be present to direct traffic, but…[email protected]
- VAMC athletes prepare for national competitions this summer July 23, 2024MARTINSBURG, W.Va – Athletes from the Martinsburg Veterans Affairs Medical Center are set to compete in a pair of national competitions this summer. Local competitors are headed to both the National Veterans Wheelchair Games in New Orleans from July 25-30 and the National Veterans Golden Age Games from August 24-29 in Salt Lake City, UT.…Daniel Woods
- Update: Motorist Says Monday’s Crash Due to Poorly Executed Rolling Stop; Victim in Critical Condition is Charles Town Police Officer July 23, 2024MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Monday’s multi-vehicle accident on Interstate 81 in Berkeley County involved tractor trailers, a truck and a passenger vehicle, the driver of which is still in critical condition after being flown to Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office has identified the woman as Kassidy Noble of Berkeley County. Noble…[email protected]
- Motorist Says Monday’s Crash Due to Poorly Executed Rolling Stop; Victim in Critical Condition is Charles Town Police Officer July 23, 2024MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Monday’s multi-vehicle accident on Interstate 81 in Berkeley County involved tractor trailers, a truck and a passenger vehicle, the driver of which is still in critical condition after being flown to Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office has identified the woman as Kassidy Noble of Berkeley County. Noble…[email protected]
- West Virginia’s “Export Awards” Include Winners from Berkeley, Jefferson, Morgan Counties July 23, 2024CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Can we call them the ‘Expys’? The Eastern Panhandle was well represented during a ceremony Thursday aimed at recognizing businesses that grew their businesses by exporting to a new country last year. Twenty-three such businesses were recognized, with eight being first time winners. Among the winners from the Eastern Panhandle: Berkeley County…[email protected]
- The Day after Thieves Tried to Ram into a Gun Shop and Tattoo Parlor, Another Breaking and Entering is reported at a Berkeley County Gun Shop July 22, 2024MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — One day after police say thieves tried to ram a vehicle into a gun shop and a tattoo studio, another breaking and entering happened at a local gun shop. The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Department reports they were dispatched just before 5:00 in the morning of July 19, 2024 to Green Monstah Firearms. “Berkeley…[email protected]
- St. Joseph School will welcome first high school grades since 1972 Next Year July 19, 2024MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Saint Joseph School in Martinsburg has not had upper-level grades since 1972. Now, the 141-year-old Catholic school in Martinsburg will welcome high schoolers back to campus after more than 50 years. A press release from the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston says the first class of high schoolers will be welcomed beginning with the…[email protected]