Teenager Ran Into Traffic and Was Struck by Tractor Trailer on I-81Wednesday Night

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — A teenager ran out into traffic and was struck by a tractor trailer on I-81 Wednesday night in Berkeley County. The incident closed two lanes of traffic for the better part of an hour last night around 8 p.m. The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Department tells The Panhandle News N...[read more]

Senate President Craig Blair Defeated in Primary by Tom Willis

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Senate President Craig Blair was defeated in the Republican primary by challenger Tom Willis. Blair (R-Berkeley) received 32 percent of the vote in the three-way race, with Tom Willis garnering 5,439 votes across Berkeley, Morgan, and Hampshire Counties to land at 44 percent....[read more]

Washington County Residents Encouraged to Attend Public Budget Hearing

HAGERSTOWN, MD — The Washington County Office of Budget and Finance reminds citizens that a public budget hearing on the FY25 proposed budget will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at the Public Safety Training Center, 18350 Public Safety Pl, Hagerstown, MD 21740. The public budget...[read more]

Rucker Emerges on Top in Tight Race To Maintain Seat

CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — Incumbent 16th District Senator Patricia Rucker won by a relatively thin margin over challenger Paul Espinosa, who has served in leadership positions in the House of Delegates. Senator Rucker said she felt relieved but is looking ahead to November to a contest with Democrat ...[read more]

Maryland’s Primary Election is Today

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Maryland’s primary is today. Even though the presumptive nominees for president have already been decided, voters are being called upon to choose their nominees in nine congressional races. The race for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring Senator Ben Cardin tops the wat...[read more]

MetroNews This Morning 5-17-24

Summary of West Virginia news, sports, and weather for Friday, May 17, 2024 The post MetroNews This Morning 5-17-24 appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]

Democratic candidates for statewide office need help… from Republicans

Huntington Mayor Steve Williams and Wheeling Mayor Glenn Elliott may feel a breeze lifting them up following Tuesday’s Primary Election. Both Democrats won their races:  Williams was unopposed in the race for his party’s gubernatorial nomination and Elliott received 45 percent of the vote in a th...[read more]

Morrisey seeks unity in social media post; Senator Capito reacts to election results

Morrisey beat Moore Capito, other GOP candidates on Tuesday. The post Morrisey seeks unity in social media post; Senator Capito reacts to election results appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]

New director of West Virginia First Foundation starts laying out vision for opioid relief framework

Through the end of last month, according to the foundation, there was $222,344,005 in bank accounts. The post New director of West Virginia First Foundation starts laying out vision for opioid relief framework appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]

Renovations picking up at Laidley Field with football championships moving their this year

Laidley Field is home to the University of Charleston. The post Renovations picking up at Laidley Field with football championships moving their this year appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]