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Eastern Panhandle Charter Schools Seek New Funding Opportunities

Charter schools board prepares for available funding from School Building Authority WV Metro News | Thursday, January 9, 2025 By Brad Mcelhinny The West Virginia Professional Charter School Board is preparing for new funding opportunities from the School Building Authority, following the passage of House Bill 227. This policy allows charter

From Charles Town DJ to Radio News Host: A Reflective Farewell

My last show WV Metro News | Friday, January 3, 2025 By Hoppy Kercheval In his reflective piece for WV Metro News, the author recounts his unexpected journey into radio journalism, starting from his youth on a family dairy farm near Summit Point. Initially aspiring to be a disc jockey at

Charles Town's Riley Moore Joins House Appropriations Committee

Moore selected to serve on House Appropriations, backs Johnson for speaker for now WV Metro News | Wednesday, January 1, 2025 By Mike Nolting Riley Moore, Congressman-elect from Charles Town, has been appointed to the House Appropriations Committee, expressing his commitment to advocating for West Virginia’s energy economy and securing

Charles Town’s Demi Breeden and Wheeling’s Jennifer Reuther Gear Up for Miss America Pageants

Miss WV Teen and Miss WV prepare for Miss America Pageants WV Metro News | Tuesday, December 31, 2024 By Marsha Chwalik Demi Breeden, a freshman at Washington High School in Charles Town, is preparing for the Miss America’s Teen competition in Orlando after being crowned Miss West Virginia’s

Charles Town's Alex Mooney Cleared of Campaign Fund Misuse

House Ethics Committee clears Mooney of any wrongdoing WV Metro News | Monday, December 30, 2024 By Jeff Jenkins West Virginia's outgoing Second District Congressman Alex Mooney has been cleared of allegations regarding the misuse of campaign funds, as reported by WV Metro News. The House Ethics Committee'

Martinsburg Firefighter Logan Young's Death Remains Unsolved

2020 fire death remains unsolved WV Metro News | Thursday, December 26, 2024 By Marsha Chwalik The tragic death of Logan Young, a firefighter with the 167th Airlift Wing based in Martinsburg, remains unresolved as it has been four years since he died while responding to an arson barn fire in

Summit Point's Hoppy Kercheval Receives Honorary Degree from WVU

Kercheval honored at WVU commencement ceremony WV Metro News | Saturday, December 21, 2024 By MetroNews Staff During West Virginia University's December Commencement, Hoppy Kercheval, a notable figure from Summit Point, received a Presidential Honorary Degree for his impactful contributions to the state. Alongside educators and other graduates, Kercheval