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Mountain Valley Pipeline Seeks Legal Recourse in Shepherdstown

Mountain Valley Pipeline asks Intermediate Court of Appeals to return protest lawsuit to circuit court WV Metro News | Tuesday, September 16, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Mountain Valley Pipeline is seeking to have its lawsuit against protesters, who allegedly obstructed construction near Shepherdstown, returned to circuit court after initial dismissals.

Shepherd University President Dr. Hendrix to Step Down

Shepherd’s Hendrix stepping down as president WV Metro News | Friday, September 12, 2025 By Staff Shepherd University President Dr. Mary J.C. Hendrix announced her departure at a recent Board of Governors meeting, marking the end of her tenure that began in 2016. Hendrix expressed her gratitude for working

Potomac Edison Proposes New Transmission Lines Near Charles Town

Potomac Edison seeking approval for transmission line project going through Jefferson County WV Metro News | Monday, September 1, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Potomac Edison plans to file for approval of the Gore Doubs-Goose Creek Improvement Project, impacting 15 miles through the region, including routes affecting towns like Charles Town. This

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

Shepherd University Hosts Opposition to MARL Energy Project

Anders: MARL opposition clear at FirstEnergy open house WV Metro News | Sunday, August 17, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway At a recent FirstEnergy open house at Shepherd University, over 100 attendees voiced their opposition to the Mid-Atlantic Resiliency Link (MARL), a controversial electricity transmission line project slated to span 105 miles

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

Residents Near Charles Town Oppose Proposed MARL Project

West Virginia is an afterthought in MARL proposal WV Metro News | Tuesday, August 12, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Published by WV Metro News, the article discusses the proposed Mid-Atlantic Resiliency Link (MARL), a transmission line that will run through several counties, including parts near towns like Charles Town and Harpers