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Berkeley County Schools working to implement improvement plan for Martinsburg North Middle School
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. (DC News Now) — The West Virginia Board of Education has placed a “state of emergency” on the Martinsburg North Middle School because of, what the board says, is a “chaotic and occasionally hostile environment” there. The board says the school violated Title IX and there were 160 physical fights this school year. […]
West Virginia’s eastern panhandle proud of its scholastic Golden Horseshoe award
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. (DC News Now) — The Golden Horseshoe competition, an enduring tradition in West Virginia, has a special winner. St. Joseph School 8th grade, Gabriel Campos, is one of the regional winners. The history quiz bowl competition has been administered since 1931 and is the longest running program of its kind. “[I learned] how […]
West Virginia couple fails to pay income taxes, each face 5 years in prison and over $600K fine
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — The owners of three Inwood, West Virginia businesses have admitted to failing to pay $300,000 in income taxes. According to officials, Mark L. Peters, 55, and Aimee Michelle Peters, 52, the owners and operators of Pizza Oven; Dragonfly Health, LLC; and Allied Light and Sound, pled guilty to conspiracy to obstruct or […]
‘Strong, vibrant and full of promise’: Martinsburg mayor upbeat about city’s future
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. (DC News Now) — In his annual State of the City address, Martinsburg Mayor Kevin Knowles says his city is “strong, vibrant and full of promise.” Martinsburg is one of West Virginia’s largest cities which sits in the center of the Mountain State’s fastest growing region. Knowles also says improving infrastructure is key […]
Canvassing of unofficial Berkeley County election results to take place Monday
MARTINSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The canvassing of unofficial election results for Berkeley County will take place on Monday. According to the Berkeley County Commission, the unofficial results of the 2024 Primary Election in Berkeley County will be reviewed by the Board of Canvass beginning at 9 AM on Monday, May 20. Comprised of members of […]
Voter turnout for West Virginia primary drops compared to 2020 cycle
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — They’re votes that decide candidates, set up the races and change the face of our political system…and they don’t take place in November. If you voted in West Virginia’s primary, you helped set the foundation for a major election later this year. But your ballot was one of only about […]
🚧 Road Closure Update: US 11 South in Williamsport Undergoing Roadwork
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Maryland. Local commuters are advised that US 11 South in Williamsport, Washington County, is currently experiencing an active road closure due to roadwork. The affected stretch extends from milepost 0.1 to milepost 0.89. Those who regularly travel along this route should plan for alternative pathways or accommodate potential delays in their travel schedules. The roadwork is part of ongoing improvements and maintenance to ensure safe travel conditions for all. Please stay tuned for further updates on the status of this roadwork and its impact on local transportation.
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