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Groups appeal quarry permit

Wed, 02/22/2012 - 04:00
MARTINSBURG - A coalition of organizations - representing environmental, historical and community interests - continued its opposition by filing an appeal Tuesday in Berkeley County Circuit Court challenging state approval for the controversial...

State OKs plan

Wed, 02/22/2012 - 04:00
MARTINSBURG - Recent state approval of the revised Berkeley County Commercial Solid Waste Facility Siting Plan marks the end of a local effort that required extensive preparation, according to Solid Waste Authority Chairman Clint Hogbin.

Man charged with murder extradited

Wed, 02/22/2012 - 04:00
BERKELEY SPRINGS - A Morgan County man accused of killing his pregnant girlfriend in December is now back in West Virginia after being extradited from Pennsylvania Monday.

Pancakes for a cause

Wed, 02/22/2012 - 04:00

Pedestrian struck by tractor-trailer airlifted

Wed, 02/22/2012 - 04:00
CHARLES TOWN - A Blue Ridge Mountain resident was flown to a Baltimore hospital with serious injuries after coming into contact with a tractor-trailer while crossing U.S. 340 late Tuesday morning, according to the Charles Town Police Department.

Trip to Charleston informative for Mauck

Mon, 02/20/2012 - 04:00
MARTINSBURG - Berkeley County Council member Elaine Mauck had plenty of good news to report about what she'd learned during her trip last week to Charleston, including an update on some local road projects.

Dance performance at Shepherd

Mon, 02/20/2012 - 04:00

Former Berkeley deputy dies during Pa. chase

Mon, 02/20/2012 - 04:00
PERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa.

Volunteer honored by United Way of the Eastern Panhandle

Mon, 02/20/2012 - 04:00
MARTINSBURG - Tammy Wyatt's zeal for volunteering with Eastern Panhandle YoungLives is fed through her work with teen moms. "The more time I spend in YoungLives, the more I want to get involved," she recently said.

Berkeley Council considers new public safety building colors

Mon, 02/20/2012 - 04:00
MARTINSBURG - He wasn't quite Martha Stewart, but Berkeley County Council members were clearly pleased when project architect Adam Rouse presented information aimed at helping them choose exterior colors for the new public safety building.

Bluegrass gathering keeps music alive

Sun, 02/19/2012 - 04:00
MARTINSBURG - Tony Hite strums a few notes on his Martin acoustic guitar as he stares at the ticking hands of the clock hung inside the waiting room of the Caperton Station. It's 6:44 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 14, and he's alone.

Whitacre eyes HOA tax issues

Sun, 02/19/2012 - 04:00
MARTINSBURG - Berkeley County Councilman Jim Whitacre has been doing a lot of thinking since attending Wednesday night's Eastern Panhandle Organization of Homeowners Associations meeting, a session that was primarily devoted to a discussion of...

Elks Lodge fetes athletes

Sun, 02/19/2012 - 04:00
MARTINSBURG - The Martinsburg Elks Lodge No. 778 recognized student athletes who participated in two of the Elks' youth sports programs with praise and medals Saturday.

Inaugural Hair 2 Share event exceeds expectations

Sun, 02/19/2012 - 04:00
MARTINSBURG - Balloons, crafts and high spirits helped turn the inaugural Hair 2 Share event into a celebration as 19 participants each donated at least 10 inches of hair for Locks of Love Saturday.

Fundraisers - February 19

Sun, 02/19/2012 - 04:00
Cash bingo set to benefit cheerleaders INWOOD - A cash bingo will be held today at the South Berkeley Fire Company Substation, on U.S. 11. Doors open at 1 p.m., and games begin at 3 p.m.

Graffiti preservation under way at Morgan Chapel

Sat, 02/18/2012 - 04:00
BUNKER HILL - Neither William Briggs nor Andrew Shute ever made the history books, but their names are causing a stir at the Morgan Chapel where their signatures - along with various other soldiers' drawings, doodles and even some personal messages...

Manchin pays visit to area

Sat, 02/18/2012 - 04:00
MARTINSBURG - Not unlike the rest of the country, U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., is watching the Republican primaries and is eager to see who will be the GOP nominee.

Mountain State University loses nursing accreditation

Sat, 02/18/2012 - 04:00
MARTINSBURG - The Mountain State University Nursing Program lost its accreditation Thursday after a decision was issued by the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Nurses. This decision, effective Aug.

School Spirit

Sat, 02/18/2012 - 04:00

CATF looms on horizon

Sat, 02/18/2012 - 04:00
SHEPHERDSTOWN - The Contemporary American Theater Festival (CATF) at Shepherd University will kick-off its 22nd season with a free public announcement on Thursday, Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. at the Shepherdstown Opera House, 131 W. German St., Shepherdstown.