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Martinsburg Man Arrested After Chase and Police Chief Injury

Martinsburg man charged with injuring Virginia police chief as part of crime spree WV Metro News | Wednesday, October 8, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway A Martinsburg man, Juan Vashaun Payne, has been arrested following a brazen crime spree through areas including Ranson and Clarke County. After allegedly injuring Middletown Police Chief

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 Man Charged with Attempted Murder in Hit-and-Run

Attempted murder charge after driver allegedly used vehicle as weapon WV Metro News | Tuesday, October 7, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a serious incident in Charles Town, a man was severely injured after being struck by a vehicle driven by 24-year-old Dustin Shawn Weister. The police have charged Weister with

Harpers Ferry and New River Gorge Visitor Services Remain Open

Morrisey, Ruby celebrate re-opening of state’s national park visitor services amid government shutdown WV Metro News | Friday, October 3, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway At a press conference at the New River Gorge Canyon Rim Visitors Center, Governor Patrick Morrisey and Tourism Secretary Chelsea Ruby celebrated the state's

Lawsuits Challenge School Vaccination Rules in Kanawha and Jefferson

Cases over religious exemptions to school vaccinations are filed in Kanawha, Jefferson WV Metro News | Thursday, October 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Kanawha and Jefferson counties have recently witnessed lawsuits concerning religious exemptions for school vaccinations, amidst rising tensions over educational access. A Kanawha County family has filed a complaint

West Virginia Ensures Park Access During Government Shutdown

West Virginia will pay $7,000 a day to keep national parks visitor services during shutdown WV Metro News | Thursday, October 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In response to the ongoing federal government shutdown, West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey has initiated a funding plan to ensure that national parks like

Community Meetings Address PFAS Concerns in Martinsburg Area

PFAS listening tour continues in the Eastern Panhandle WV Metro News | Wednesday, October 1, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection is conducting a listening tour in the Eastern Panhandle, focusing on PFAS, or 'forever chemicals,' found in drinking water in areas such as