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Two arrested following narcotics and firearms bust
BERKELEY COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Two people have been arrested following a narcotics and firearms bust in West Virginia. According to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Department, on August 2, 2024, at approximately 1 PM, the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Department, in collaboration with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), apprehended two individuals involved […]
National Convenience Store Chain Known for its Food and More Breaks Ground on First West Virginia Site
An East Coast convenience store chain known for its food and more, has made its first appearance in West Virginia. Although not close by,. Wawa, a store that first began operation in 1964, is opening up a location in the community of Inwood, in Berkeley County. The store that originated...
Patriot Team Welcomes New Teachers at Berkeley County Breakfast Event
Patriot team members were present at the 53rd Annual New Teachers Welcome Breakfast held this morning at the Holiday Inn in Martinsburg. This event, organized by the Martinsburg-Berkeley County Chamber of Commerce, served as a warm introduction for the new educators joining the Berkeley County School system. The ceremony featured the Berkeley County Air Force Jr. ROTC, who led the National Anthem and Pledge of Allegiance. Dr. Ryan Saxe, Superintendent of Berkeley County Schools, also delivered a welcoming address to the attendees.
Tropical Storm Debby causes flooding, water and wind damage in Berkeley County
MARTINSBURG — Berkeley County went from devastating drought to rising floodwaters overnight on Thursday, as many residents woke up to flooded basements and overflowing waterways. Overnight, much of the region was under a tornado warning beginning at 10:30 p.m. Some residents claim that a tornado touched down, and there...
Chamber of Commerce welcomes new and returning teachers to Berkeley County
MARTINSBURG — The Martinsburg-Berkeley County Chamber of Commerce welcomed 141 new employees to Berkeley County Schools on Friday morning with its annual New Teachers Breakfast at the Holiday Inn. Friday was the 53rd year it has hosted the event, treating new teachers and other professionals to breakfast and providing...
Prayers for rain may be answered as Martinsburg prepares for storm
MARTINSBURG – On the heels of weeks of drought for the Eastern Panhandle, the region is set to be hit by the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby late this week, starting Thursday night and potentially running into Friday. On Thursday, the National Weather Service issued a flood watch for...
Man arrested after fleeing scene of domestic dispute, overdosing once caught by police
BERKELEY COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One man has been arrested after fleeing the scene of a domestic dispute and then overdosing once caught by police. According to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Department, on Monday, August 5, 2024, deputies responded to a verbal domestic dispute on Winchester Avenue at approximately 9:37 PM. Sgt. JW Wolfe and […]
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