Charles Town house explosion ruled accidental by investigators

CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — Investigators with the state Fire Marshal’s Office have ruled a Monday explosion that leveled a house in Charles Town as accidental in nature. Two people were injured and a home has been deemed a total loss after an explosion. It happened in the 500 block of Cloverdale Road ...[read more]

Dexter Manley to headline Martinsburg Union Rescue Mission fundraiser

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Supporting the Martinsburg Union Rescue Mission this month comes with a ‘big’ perk. Dexter Manley, the 6’3″ 253 pound Redskins Hall of Famer, will be the keynote speaker next week at a special dinner benefitting the downtown mission. “We’re teaming up with the Washington Reds...[read more]

Invasive, crop-damaging Spotted Lanternfly reported in Bunker Hill area

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — The state Department of Agriculture has confirmed the Spotted Lanternfly has been located in West Virginia. A native insect of China, the Spotted Lanternfly (Lycormia delicatula) likely arrived to the United States via imported goods. The bug has been located numerous times i...[read more]

Aetna ready for new management role regarding foster care

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources announced last week a contract worth an estimated $200 million for managing the overloaded system. The post Aetna ready for new management role regarding foster care appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]

Survey says Charleston small businesses struggle with a quality workforce

The Charleston Area Alliance said there were many positives from this first ever survey. The post Survey says Charleston small businesses struggle with a quality workforce appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]

Kansas State has West Virginia’s full attention following Texas Tech dud

The Mountaineers are focused for a tough road test after getting humbled by Texas Tech. The post Kansas State has West Virginia’s full attention following Texas Tech dud appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]