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Berkeley County Battlefield Park announced
BERKELEY COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A partnership was announced this week for the establishment of Berkely County’s very first Battlefield Park. Made possible by a public-private partnership between members of the Berkeley County Commission, Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation, and Martinsburg-Berkeley County Parks & Recreation Board, the development will entail the preservation of Hoke’s Run Battlefield […]
Logan Schuchart wins Pa. Speedweek 410 sprint car feature race at Hagerstown Speedway
Logan Schuchart of Hanover won Thursday night’s Pa. Speedweek 410 sprint car feature race at Hagerstown Speedway, picking up his second victory of the series. Troy Wagaman. Jr. of Hanover was second and defending Speedweek champion Anthony Macri of Dillsburg was third. Danny Dietrich of Gettysburg placed fourth and Justin Whitthall of Vincentown, N.J. rounded out the top five. Whitthall recorded the fastest qualifying lap time of 15.427 secionds.
Fugitive sought in street stabbing captured, agents say
WBFF (Hagerstown, MD) — Just one day after appearing on Maryland’s Most Wanted the fugitive wanted in connection to the stabbing of a man in Baltimore has been captured. According to the US Marshals Service Tyrone Price, 29, was arrested at a medical facility in Hagerstown, Maryland after someone recognized him on Maryland’s Most Wanted and contacted authorities.
Governor Justice responds to complaints about Crestview Drive road conditions
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – West Virginia Governor Jim Justice responded to complaints about his handling of the road on Crestview Drive in Beckley. Crestview Village Apartment tenants are furious about the condition of their road after a logging job that Justice ordered a few years ago on land he owns on that same road. The […]
West Virginia gubernatorial candidates walk in Ripley Fourth of July parade
As always during an election year, the Ripley Fourth of July parade was filled with candidates running for office, including the Democratic and Republican candidates for West Virginia governors.
Incoming Town Recorder, Town Council members sworn into office
SHEPHERDSTOWN — The new Town Council members and Town Recorder of the Corporation of Shepherdstown were sworn into office at Town Hall on Thursday afternoon. While the moment marked the end of an era, with the replacement of some longstanding Town Council members and a mayor of 20 years, the excitement for this new phase in leadership was palpable. Not one seat was left empty in the seats set up for audience members in the council room.
Crowds flock to Street Fest, in spite of hot temperatures and stormy forecasts
SHEPHERDSTOWN — Saturday’s weather report was not looking promising, with temperatures in the 90s and thunderstorms called for later in the day. But that did nothing to deter crowds from flooding the streets of downtown Shepherdstown for Street Fest. According to Street Fest organizer John Meeker, this heavy...
Trinity Episcopal Church finds new ways to embrace local community
SHEPHERDSTOWN — After its first leadership change in 40 years in February, following the retirement of its rector, G.T. Schramm, Trinity Episcopal Church has been looking for new ways to integrate itself into the fabric of the Shepherdstown community. Evidence of this could be found during Street Fest on...
A symbol of patriotism: bald eagles in the mountain state
BROOKS, WV (WVNS) — Near the 4th of July holiday, people are sure to see plenty of symbols of America’s patriotism all around – the waving of red, white, and blue flags, the playing of the Star Spangled Banner, and, of course, images of bald eagles. Did you know that the bald eagle has not […]
West Virginia youth groups honored for environmental volunteer work
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Multiple youth groups from around the state have been recognized for their efforts to better the environment in West Virginia. The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection presented nearly $15,000 in cash prizes to the youth groups through the DEP’s Youth Environmental Program (YEP). The groups were recognized at the 61st […]
Shepherdstown turns out for Independence Day celebration in a big way
SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. (DC News Now) — Shepherdstown celebrates Independence Day like no other town. Maverick Demerit said he’s “excited about carrying the flag” in the parade. And Mr. and Mrs. Uncle Sam were decked out in their red, white and blue. “The best of America is Independence day,” the couple said. “What could be better? […]
Watch: Troops Sing ‘Take Me Home, Country Roads’ While Flying Home
You never know when you might randomly hear someone start singing “Take Me Home, Country Roads” out of nowhere. So on a day designated to celebrate America’s independence, it’s only fitting to share a special occurrence of a group of people breaking out into the song.
Environmentalists concerned over forever chemical regulations after U.S. Supreme Court ruling
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – A U.S. Supreme Court ruling to overturn a 40-year-old precedent is raising concerns over the future of environmental regulations like the first-ever national drinking regulation. That rule would protect hundreds of millions of people from harmful chemical compounds called PFAs otherwise known as “forever chemicals.” “We know that they cause cancer. […]
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