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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

Fatal House Fire in Harpers Ferry Claims Two Lives

Two people dead, three injured in Jefferson County fire WV Metro News | Wednesday, October 1, 2025 By Staff A tragic fire on Blackberry Lane in Harpers Ferry resulted in the deaths of a man and a woman, both believed to be family members. The fire, which occurred around 9 a.

Morgantown Conference Highlights Tourism Gains for Local Economy

Morrisey travels to Morgantown to speak at tourism conference, touts $9 billion in economic impact WV Metro News | Wednesday, October 1, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway At the Governor’s Conference on Tourism in Morgantown, Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced robust growth in West Virginia's tourism sector, highlighting a $9.

Impending Federal Shutdown Threatens Local Jobs and Services

Shutdown could affect federal employers, social services, national parks and forests WV Metro News | Tuesday, September 30, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway As the federal government nears a shutdown, West Virginia faces significant impacts, particularly in areas such as federal employment, social services, and national parks, affecting local towns like Harpers

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

Revolutionizing Communication: RFD's Local Beginnings in 1896

RFD began as a West Virginia experiment WV Metro News | Tuesday, September 30, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The article from WV Metro News details the significant historical impact of Rural Free Delivery (RFD), which originated in the late 19th century as an experimental service in Jefferson County. The introduction of

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