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Sinaloa Cartel Connection: Drug Trafficker Pleads Guilty in Charles Town

Mexican National Admits to Role in Drug Trafficking Operation The Panhandle News Network | Thursday, April 10, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway A Mexican national, Jose Alberto Camarena Rocha, has pleaded guilty to participating in a significant drug trafficking operation that affected the Eastern Panhandle, including communities like Charles Town and Ranson.

Illegal THC Sales Raided at Local Vape Shops Across Martinsburg Area

Search warrants executed at 13 area tobacco and vape shops for illegal THC sales The Panhandle News Network | Thursday, April 3, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On Wednesday, law enforcement agencies, including the West Virginia State Police and the Martinsburg City Police Department, executed thirteen search warrants at various tobacco and

Major Sentencing in Drug Trafficking Case Affects Local Communities

Seven more people have been sentenced for their roles in a drug trafficking organization that spanned from Baltimore to the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia The Panhandle News Network | Wednesday, April 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Seven defendants have been sentenced for involvement in a major drug trafficking organization linking

Kearneysville Teen Sentenced for Shooting at Sheriff’s Deputy

Jefferson County Man Could Face Up to 89 Years in Prison After Shooting at Sheriff’s Deputy and Other Charges The Panhandle News Network | Wednesday, April 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway A 19-year-old from Kearneysville was sentenced to up to 89 years in prison following a jury's verdict

Shepherd University Gains Momentum with State Funding for Campus Development

Shepherd University President Gives Update on Major Projects, Federal Funding Picture The Panhandle News Network | Tuesday, April 1, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent update from Shepherd University President Dr. Mary Hendrix, she discussed the potential impacts of federal funding changes and highlighted a significant $30 million investment from

Pothole Repairs Scheduled for Charles Town and Surroundings

Patching in The Panhandle Today April 01 The Panhandle News Network | Tuesday, April 1, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway As warm weather prevails, the West Virginia Division of Highways is mobilizing crews to address potholes across the Mountain State, with significant work planned for local routes such as Mountain Lake Road,

Severe Drought Strikes Martinsburg and Charles Town Again

U.S. Drought Monitor: Severe Drought Conditions Are Back in Martinsburg, Charles Town The Panhandle News Network | Thursday, March 27, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Panhandle News Network reports that severe drought conditions have returned to Martinsburg and Charles Town, impacting local agriculture. Both areas have experienced drought for 22