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Berkeley County Commission Adopts Levy Rate for 2024-2025 That is Unchanged From Previous Year
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — On Tuesday, the Berkeley County Commission adopted a levy rate of 13.39 for the upcoming 2024-2025 fiscal year, leaving the rate unchanged from the current year. A press release from the Commission reports the levy rate for 2024-2025 is projected to generate $28,915,496 milli...[read more]

Five are sentenced for running drug operation throughout Eastern Panhandle
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Five people received their sentence this week for distributing fentanyl across the Eastern Panhandle.        Christopher Arthur Jones, 39, also known as “Smooth,” of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to 300 months in prison and 15 years of supervised release for racket...[read more]

Secretary of State Warner releases online tool to help voters find their Sample Ballot for the May 14 Primary Election
CHARLESTON, W. Va. – Sample Ballots for West Virginia’s May 14 Primary Election are now available online for registered voters to review before they vote.  A press release from the WV Secretary of State’s Office link to an online search tool for voters to use to find the Sample Ballot assigned to...[read more]

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WVU offers information, resources as campus carry implementation closes in
Campus Conversation held. The post WVU offers information, resources as campus carry implementation closes in appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]

Another tragic abuse and neglect case that raises familiar questions
The Boone County Sheriff’s Department made a horrific discovery when they were called to a house in the Morrisvale community this week to investigate a reported death. They found the body of a 14-year-old girl on the bathroom floor. The criminal complaint described the girl’s physical appearance ...[read more]

Masters masterful as top-ranked St. Marys stays unbeaten with 5-0 win against Buffalo
Blue Devils' pitcher strikes out 14, limits Bison to four hits over complete game. The post Masters masterful as top-ranked St. Marys stays unbeaten with 5-0 win against Buffalo appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]