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Two arrested following overdose at motel
MARTINSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Two people have been arrested after an individual overdosed at a motel. According to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Department, on August 15, 2024, at approximately 2:26 PM, Deputy Webb responded to a call for assistance from medics at the APM Inn and Suites on McMillan Court, Martinsburg. The call was in […]
Berkeley Community Chorus to perform at Carnegie Hall
MARTINSBURG — Members of the Berkeley County Community Chorus, formed in 2012, are excited at the prospect of an upcoming performance at New York City’s Carnegie Hall. The group was contacted by a representative with Distinguished Concerts International New York (DCINY), who had watched an online recording of the chorus’ holiday concert last December.
Spring Mills FFA chapter recognized for its success at West Virginia FFA State Convention
MARTINSBURG — The Spring Mills FFA chapter was recognized during the Berkeley County Board of Education’s regular meeting on Monday for its huge accomplishments at the West Virginia FFA State Convention. New board President Jacqueline Long and Vice President Melissa Power welcomed Spring Mills FFA advisor Tyler Butts...
Prevailing Rate Systems; Abolishment of Frederick, Maryland, as a Nonappropriated Fund Federal Wage System Wage Area
Office of Personnel Management. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing a final rule to abolish the Frederick, Maryland, nonappropriated fund (NAF) Federal Wage System (FWS) wage area and define Frederick County, MD, to the Anne Arundel, MD, NAF FWS wage area, and Berkeley County, West Virginia, to the Washington, DC, NAF FWS wage area. These changes are necessary because NAF FWS employment in the survey area is now below the minimum criterion of 26 wage employees to maintain a wage area, and the local activities no longer have the capability to conduct local wage surveys.
Hagerstown Man convicted in Eastern Panhandle drug trafficking scheme
MARTINSBURG — A jury convicted Darryl Donnell Moore, a 36-year-old from Hagerstown, on drug trafficking charges on Wednesday. During the trial, the jury heard testimony regarding how Moore conspired with his co-defendant, Stephanie Guessford, to cause the distribution of illicit substances in Berkeley County, West Virginia. As part of...
Drug Overdose And Arrest In Berkeley County
The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) reports by email a drug arrest that occurred on Thursday, August 15th in Martinsburg, WV. Berkeley County Deputy Webb responded to a drug overdose at the APM Inn and Suites. Witnesses reported that the victim had met with Kassandra Brown and Eric Wattier...
WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center finishes new same-day surgery entrance
MARTINSBURG — WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday in preparation for the opening of the new same-day surgery entrance. The entrance officially opens Wednesday, giving patients easier access to care. Last September, WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center closed its same-day surgery entrance as it...
Extend a helping hand
How exciting for members of the Berkeley Community Choir to receive an invitation to be part of a performance at Carnegie Hall in New York. How many people ever get the chance to do something so special?. Dr. Jeffrey Poland is to be commended for his organization of the choir...
Berkeley County Schools to implement smartphone-free policy for enhanced learning
BERKELEY COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Beginning Monday, Berkeley County Schools (BCS) will enforce a new policy prohibiting smartphones, smartwatches, and earbuds in classrooms. The goal of this initiative is to reduce distractions and create an optimal learning environment for both students and teachers. According to Berkeley County Schools (BCS), the policy applies to all students […]
Police searching for Food Lion thief
FALLING WATERS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a Food Lion thief. The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man involved in a series of thefts at the Food Lion in Falling Waters. The suspect has been seen arriving at the store in […]
Weather Flash: Recap of Debby’s impact in the DMV
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — It’s been over a week since the remnants of Debby moved through the DMV. Heavy downpours, gusty winds, and a few tornadoes were recorded as Debby moved into the area. In all The National Weather Service issued 20 tornado warnings for the DMV. Three of these were confirmed tornadoes in […]
School buses return to the roads for the new school year
MARTINSBURG — Students are preparing to head back to school starting Monday, which also means yellow buses will be back on the roads. Berkeley County Schools reminds the community to be careful on the roads and to work together to keep children safe. This year, Berkeley County Schools will...
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