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- Clarke County Restaurant Targeted in Carefully Planned Heist of $20,000 worth of Rare Wine November 21, 2025CLARKE COUNTY, VA — On Tuesday, L’Auberge Provençale in Clarke County Virginia was the target of a carefully planned and rehearsed theft involving some of the rarest wines in the world—bottles of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti the Boyce restaurant says they spent years carefully acquiring for their guests. A couple posing as event planners used…[email protected]
- Missing Inwood Teen Found November 21, 2025INWOOD, W.Va. — The teenager missing out of South Berkeley County has been reunited with his parents. West Virginia State Trooper Z.D. Haught with the Martinsburg detachment tells The Panhandle News Network he returned 16-year-old Hector Padilla, Jr. to his family this morning. He was reportedly in good condition. The young man had gotten quite a…[email protected]
- City of Martinsburg working to staff cold weather shelter November 20, 2025MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — The Martinsburg City Council has authorized funding through opioid settlement funds to The Martinsburg Initiative to establish a cold weather shelter this winter. Area have volunteered to assist and the Martinsburg Initiative has taken the lead on the project. In an announcement this week, the city of Martinsburg says in order to ensure…[email protected]
- Missing Child Reported in Inwood is “At Risk” November 20, 2025INWOOD, W.Va. — The West Virginia State Police say a child missing out of Inwood is at risk. Senior Trooper Z.D. Haught with the Martinsburg detachment tells The Panhandle News Network they are using every tool within their power to find 16-year-old Hector Padilla, Jr. He was last reportedly wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt, light grey…[email protected]
- Jefferson County Plans for a Sports Complex will Pivot Following Berkeley County All-Star Project Announcement November 20, 2025CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — Early in 2025, the Jefferson County Commission announced a feasibility study for a potential Sports Complex in the county. In October, the Berkeley County Development Authority announced similar plans, including land already owned by the Berkeley County Commission, to be used for the complex. Jefferson County Commissioner Cara Keyes, a guest…[email protected]
- Website Down for Water Payments in Town of Bath November 20, 2025BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — The website for the Warm Springs PSD is currently down according to an announcement by officials in the Town of Bath. Customers who need to make a payment online are asked to use the web address printed on your bill https://wspsd.secure.munibilling.com. They can also still use the phone payment system 1-855-868-5743.[email protected]
- Teenager Reported Missing in Inwood November 20, 2025INWOOD, W.Va. — The West Virginia State Police are reporting a missing child out of Inwood. On Tuesday, November 18, 2025, Senior Trooper Z.D. Haught of the Martinsburg Detachment received a report of a missing juvenile from the Inwood area of Berkeley County. The juvenile is identified as 16-year-old Hector Padilla Jr. Mr. Padilla was last…[email protected]
- Jefferson County Commissioners Inviting Public to Town Hall Ahead of JCC Meeting November 19, 2025CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — The Jefferson County Commission is asking for the public’s input on a variety of topics, including balanced growth. “It’s a very open ended topic and I am sure many listeners are noticing a lot of homes going up in Jefferson County.” Said commissioner Cara Keys. “One of the things commission President…[email protected]
- WVRC Media On Air We Care Food Drive Continues November 19, 2025MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Happening now until Friday, the WVRC Media On Air We Care Food Drive continues at area Save A Lots. Save A Lot stores in Martinsburg and Charles Town will be collecting non-perishable food all week to go directly to the Martinsburg Union Rescue Mission. “We’re probably going to serve around 12,000 meals…[email protected]
- New Traffic Pattern on Kabletown Road to Begin Friday November 19, 2025CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — A new four-way stop is coming to Jefferson County. The new traffic pattern on Kabletown Road at the intersection with Myerstown Road in Jefferson County is set to be live this Friday, November 21st. The intersection will be changed to an all-way stop based on the results of a recent study…[email protected]