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- Eastern Panhandle Braces for Major Winter Weather Event January 22, 2026CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Patrick Morrisey declared a State of Preparedness this week for all 55 counties as a winter storm is expected to impact the state throughout the upcoming weekend. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Watch for our listening area, as significant accumulations of snow are in the forecast. West…[email protected]
- Drug Bust in Hagerstown Nets Four Arrests, Seizure of Multiple Substances January 22, 2026HAGERSTOWN, MD — A multi-agency investigation in Hagerstown this week led to the arrest of four Maryland men. The Washington County Narcotics Task Force, in cooperation with special agents from the DEA Hagerstown Regional Office, Deputies from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Strategic Enforcement Unit, and Officers from the Hagerstown Police Department Crime Suppression Unit…[email protected]
- Water Line Break Repaired at Intersection of Apple Harvest Drive/Winchester Avenue January 21, 20262nd Update: An update from Wednesday night at 8:35 said the following: “Water break at Apple Harvest and Winchester has been repaired… We want to thank both our staff and our partners who assisted today. This break was in a very difficult location in one of the busiest intersections in the region. Due to location…[email protected]
- Chronic Absenteeism Still An Issue for Morgan County Schools January 21, 2026BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — Chronic absenteeism is an issue that Morgan County Schools has been hoping to address this school year. Morgan County Schools’ stated goal for the 2025-2026 school year is to have less than 15% of its students chronically absent. A student is considered chronically absent if they miss more than 10% of…[email protected]
- West Virginia Senate Releases Agenda for Wednesday – the 8th Day of Session January 21, 2026Wednesday, January 21, 2026 – 8th Day of Session The Senate will convene at 11 a.m. UNFINISHED BUSINESS SR 8: Congratulating Anthony “Tony” Deal on being named Agent of Year THIRD READING There are no bills on Third Reading for Wednesday, January 21, 2026. SECOND READING There are no bills on Second…[email protected]
- Tree Canopy Cutting Could Continue up to Valentine’s Day in Berkeley County January 21, 2026SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. — Tree canopy cutting in Berkeley County could continue until just before Valentine’s Day. The West Virginia Division of Highways tells The Panhandle News Network the work was set to begin this week on Shepherdstown Road, between Jenny Wren Drive and the Jefferson County line in Berkeley County and continue through Friday, February…[email protected]
- Friends, Family From Around State Gather in Shepherdstown for Harvey Investiture into US Attorney Role January 16, 2026SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. — The Honorable Matthew L. Harvey was sworn in back in October for his new role as the United States as the US Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia. But on Friday, he brought his official investiture ceremony to the campus of Shepherd University. The Panhandle News Network caught up with Matt Harvey right before the ceremony began. “I’m very…[email protected]
- Developers of Progressive Recovery Housing Model in Eastern Panhandle Look to Its Expansion January 15, 2026KEARNEYSVILLE, W.Va. — Recovery Village has been open in Kearneysville for less than a year, but according to Director Theresa Jenkins, they are doing great things. “We’re a first in the nation, progressive housing model,” Jenkins says. “Those who have completed treatment and those who have been incarcerated and are now reintegrating into the society that they left.” The facility…[email protected]
- 87th Legislative Session is Underway — Here’s How to Track Bills January 15, 2026CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The 87th legislative session is underway in West Virginia and Eastern Panhandle lawmakers have already begun submitting bills for consideration. You can see all the proposed legislation at a website provided by the West Virginia Legislature. Look up you local delegate’s name under “sponsor” to see which lawmakers have introduced bills. The…[email protected]
- Eastern Panhandle Counties Among Those Receiving Site Prep Grants January 13, 2026CHARLESTON, W.Va. — All three Eastern Panhandle Counties were on the receiving end of a tax-dollar fund aimed at attracting economic development. Governor Patrick Morrisey this week awarded $2.1 million in grants to develop business-ready sites across 23 counties in West Virginia. The grants are designed to aid funding for engineering or architectural needs, including…[email protected]