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Shannondale House Fire Leaves One Injured in Early Morning Blaze

One person injured in Jefferson County house fire WV Metro News | Tuesday, September 30, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway A major house fire in Shannondale on Sawyer Drive early Tuesday morning injured one person, who was airlifted for medical treatment. Local fire crews responded promptly, with assistance from neighboring jurisdictions, as

Harpers Ferry Park Addresses ACLU Claims on Slavery Exhibits

Parks Service disputes ACLU claims about exhibits at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park WV Metro News | Friday, September 19, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Harpers Ferry National Historical Park officials are countering claims from the ACLU regarding orders from the Trump administration to remove or conceal exhibits related to slavery. While

Martinsburg's WVU Medicine Unveils New Patient Care Tower Plans

WVU Medicine breaks ground on new patient care tower at Berkeley Medical Center WV Metro News | Wednesday, September 17, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway WVU Medicine has initiated the construction of a $200 million patient care tower at Berkeley Medical Center, aiming to enhance healthcare services for residents in Martinsburg and

Martinsburg Leaders Discuss Development Fees and Trail Funding

Martinsburg officials talk county impact fees, pensions, Greenway Trail and fraudsters WV Metro News | Thursday, August 14, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Officials in Martinsburg are addressing the impact of newly adopted Berkeley County development fees, which add $5,500 for each new single-family home and affect local services like public

Local Residents Mobilize Against New Transmission Line Project

Residents in Jefferson County rise in opposition of the MARL transmission line proposal WV Metro News | Sunday, August 10, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a rising opposition to the proposed 500,000-volt transmission line passing through the Eastern Panhandle, local residents, led by property owner Mary Gee, express concerns over

Charles Town Man Sentenced to Life for Brutal Murder

El Salvadorian national sentenced to life with mercy after murdering Jefferson County woman WV Metro News | Thursday, July 24, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway David Antonio Calderon, a 47-year-old El Salvadorian national, was sentenced to life in prison with parole eligibility after 19 years for the murder of 32-year-old Samantha Dailey

Charles Town Residents Evacuated Amid Severe Storms

Heavy storms rip through Eastern Panhandle; residents evacuated from Charles Town apartment building WV Metro News | Thursday, July 17, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On a stormy Wednesday evening, residents of Charles Town faced severe weather as more than 2.25 inches of rain fell rapidly, leading to significant flooding and