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Charles Town Community Celebrates 43.5% Drop in Overdose Deaths

West Virginia’s overdose deaths plummeted by 43.5% last year, according to early data WV Metro News | Friday, May 16, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway According to preliminary data from the National Center for Health Statistics reported by WV Metro News, overdose deaths in the state have seen an unprecedented

Fatal Motorcycle Accidents in Bolivar and South Charleston

Motorcyclists killed in separate wrecks in Jefferson, Kanawha counties WV Metro News | Thursday, May 8, 2025 By Staff On Wednesday night, two motorcyclists tragically lost their lives in separate incidents in West Virginia, with one accident occurring on Route 340 near Bolivar, involving John Drake, a 24-year-old from Burkittsville, Maryland,

Tragic Accident Near Bolivar Claims Life of Local Motorcyclist

Motorcyclist Killed After Crossing Median and Colliding with Car on US 340 Wednesday WV Metro News | Thursday, May 8, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway A tragic motorcycle accident occurred on Rt. 340 near Bolivar, resulting in the death of 24-year-old John Drake from Burkittsville, Maryland. The incident happened around 7 p.

Tragic Storm Claims Life of Charles Town Golfer Tyler Sigler

Victims identified from Saturday storm in Jefferson County WV Metro News | Monday, May 5, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway A tragic storm incident in Charles Town resulted in the death of 28-year-old Tyler Sigler, who was struck by a falling tree while riding a golf cart at Locust Hill Golf Course.

Tragic Storm Incident at Locust Hill Golf Course Claims Life

One dead in panhandle storm WV Metro News | Sunday, May 4, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway A severe thunderstorm struck the Eastern Panhandle on Saturday, resulting in the tragic death of a male victim and serious injuries to another when a falling tree struck their golf cart at Locust Hill Golf

New Radiology Suite at Berkeley Medical Center Enhances Local Care

Neurointerventional Radiology Suite unveiled at Berkeley Medical Center WV Metro News | Wednesday, April 30, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway A new neurointerventional radiology suite opened at Berkeley Medical Center in Martinsburg, enhancing care for stroke and aneurysm patients in the Eastern Panhandle. Local healthcare leaders emphasized the importance of timely care,

Shepherdstown's Eaglets Lose Lives in Storm, Hope Remains

Weekend thunderstorms claim lives of three eaglets in Eastern Panhandle WV Metro News | Wednesday, April 23, 2025 By Staff The recent thunderstorms in Shepherdstown tragically claimed the lives of three eaglets from a well-known nesting site at the National Conservation Training Center. Dr. Mark Madison described the shocking moments when