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Local Leaders Stuart, Capito, and Harvey Confirmed in D.C.

Stuart, Capito, Harvey confirmed by U.S. Senate WV Metro News | Tuesday, October 7, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The U.S. Senate has confirmed three notable West Virginians, including Mike Stuart as General Counsel for the Department of Health and Human Services, and Matt Harvey as U.S. Attorney for

Charles Town and Martinsburg Face Severe Drought Conditions

U.S. Drought Monitor says parts of 10 West Virginia counties in extreme drought WV Metro News | Thursday, September 18, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway According to a report by WV Metro News, drought conditions in West Virginia are worsening, with parts of 10 counties, including nearby areas like Jefferson County,

Potomac Edison Seeks Approval for MARL Line in Charles Town Area

Potomac Edison files Notice of Intent with PSC for Jefferson County section of MARL project WV Metro News | Tuesday, August 26, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Potomac Edison has filed a Notice of Intent with the West Virginia Public Service Commission to seek approval for a new 15-mile segment of the

New Monarch Hall Training Facility Opens in Harpers Ferry

Ribbon cut on Monarch Hall border training facility in Jefferson County WV Metro News | Tuesday, June 24, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In Harpers Ferry, the Advanced Training Center for the U.S. Office of Homeland Security unveiled Monarch Hall, aimed at enhancing training for U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Harpers Ferry Fire Claims Life of Local Resident

Investigation underway after fatal fire near Harpers Ferry WV Metro News | Tuesday, January 21, 2025 By Jeff Jenkins A tragic fire in Harpers Ferry claimed the life of a 73-year-old man early Sunday morning, with the local Fire Marshal’s Office investigating the incident. This follows another deadly blaze in

Charles Town's Alex Mooney Cleared of Campaign Fund Misuse

House Ethics Committee clears Mooney of any wrongdoing WV Metro News | Monday, December 30, 2024 By Jeff Jenkins West Virginia's outgoing Second District Congressman Alex Mooney has been cleared of allegations regarding the misuse of campaign funds, as reported by WV Metro News. The House Ethics Committee'

Former Jefferson County Commissioners No Contest Plea Ends Controversy

Former Jefferson County commissioners plead no contest in neglect of duties controversy WV Metro News | Saturday, November 2, 2024 By Jeff Jenkins In a resolution to a year-long controversy in Jefferson County, former commissioners Tricia Jackson and Jennifer Krouse pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge of failing to perform