Jayla Jackson
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10,000 people expected at 44th Annual Mountain Heritage Festival
JEFFERSON COUNTY, W.Va. (WDVM) — Several people locally and out-of-state attended the first day of the 44th Annual Mountain Heritage Arts and Crafts Festival on Friday. According to organizers, they’re expecting about 10,000 people to set foot on the Jefferson County Fairgrounds located at 1707 Old Leetown Pike in Kearneysville, West Virginia. All those 13 […] → Read More
Board of Elections to move in new space
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Md. (WDVM) — According to the Washington County Board of Elections Committee, finding a permanent home has always been a topic of conversation. “Well it’s been years in the making, a lot of meetings between the election board staff and the county commissioners with the county administrator,” said Deputy Election Director Barry Jackson. […] → Read More
MCP releases surveillance video of suspected vandals
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (WDVM) — The Montgomery Police Department is asking for public assistance identifying three suspects accused of vandalism. On Tuesday, June 11 police reported at approximately 2:24 p.m., officers responded to the Cameron Street Garage located at 8530 Cameron Street in Silver Spring. Police continue investigating three vehicles that were vandalized in the […] → Read More
Local health department highlights Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Md. (WDVM) — The Washington County Health Department continues to bring awareness to National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. September is known as prostate cancer awareness month. According to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 3,810 new cases of prostate cancer are expected in Maryland. In addition to that, about 550 deaths from prostate […] → Read More
HHS awards over $1.8 billion to combat opioid crisis
WEST VIRGINIA (WDVM) — The United States Department of Health and Human Services has awarded over $1 billion across each state. As of now, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention wants to prevent as much misuse, overdose, and death from opioids as possible. United States Senator Shelley Moore Capito is also in support of […] → Read More
Washington County Board of Education makes budget adjustments
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Md. (WDVM) — The Washington County Board of Education made fourth-quarter adjustments to the FY19 general fund budget. Washington County Public Schools’ Chief Operating Officer Jeffrey Proulx along with David Brandenburg, the executive director of finance went before county commissioners to share the budget adjustments. According to county records, there’s approximately… → Read More
Washington County suggests giving extra food from schools to homeless
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Md. (WDVM) — County Commissioner Cort Meinelschmidt suggested the possibility of providing homeless shelters with food from schools. During the Board of County Commissioners meeting Tuesday, the commissioner expressed his stance on the idea during commissioners’ reports and comments. “We’re throwing away good quality food that could go to a homeless shelter, that […] → Read More
Local stance on vaping in America
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Md. (WDVM) — According to the CDC, the number of deaths from serious lung illnesses continues to rise. The CDC reports some deaths are associated with vaping and e-cigarette users. Although this is the case, there are still a few vape users who aren’t sold on the idea to “stop vaping.” Kyle Vickers, […] → Read More
Hagerstown restaurant takes home title for having Maryland’s favorite chicken sandwich
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Md. (WDVM) — Maryland residents have spoken, a Washington County chicken restaurant holds the title for “Maryland’s Favorite Chicken Sandwich.” Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot announced on his Facebook page that Washington Chicken located in Hagerstown took home first place during the contest. The location first opened its door in March 2015 according to […] → Read More
Two dead, one transported following collision in Allegany County
ALLEGANY COUNTY, Md. (WDVM) — Maryland State Police say two people are dead and one is injured following an early morning crash. According to police, at around 1:00 a.m., a woman driving a car went off the road and struck a pole and a tree. According to a press release the accident happened along Old […] → Read More
Berkeley County announces new site for voters registration
BERKELEY COUNTY, W.Va. (WDVM) — With election season coming up, the county is putting its finishing touches on the new site for voters registration and early voting. In addition to the 66 polling locations around the county, the new site is located at 400 W. Stephen Street in Martinsburg, West Virginia. Unlike the other building, […] → Read More
Suspect in fatal Martinsburg shooting being held in Berkeley County
BERKELEY COUNTY, W.Va. (WDVM) — A suspect involved in the shooting death of a Martinsburg man was arraigned in Berkeley County Magistrate Court. Nashaun Howard, 18, of Washington D.C. was arraigned in court Tuesday. According to court documents, Howard is charged with murder and conspiracy to commit murder. The victim, Thomas Dove Jr., a 40-year-old […] → Read More
Smithsburg EMS improving finances, officials say
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Md. (WDVM) — During the Board of County Commissioner’s last meeting in August, the Washington County Division of Emergency Services provided an update of Smithsburg Emergency Medical Services. Both Jonathan Hart and David Chisholm went before the Board to give commissioners an update on Smithsburg EMS as the company continues to recover from […] → Read More
Local organizations moved to eligibility funding list
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Md. (WDVM) — Six organizations in Washington County are now eligible to receive funding from the board of county commissioners. Maryland Crime Victims’ Resource Center, Brooke’s House, Rise Up Hagerstown, Conococheague Little League, American Red Cross – Western Maryland Chapter and the Leitersburg Ruritan Club, Inc. were approved to move to the Code […] → Read More
Shepherdstown Fire Dept. urges drivers to watch their wheels following damage fire hose
SHEPHERDSTOWN,W.Va. (WDVM) — After the Shepherdstown Fire Department responded to a call for a house fire, the unexpected happened. After units including the Shepherdstown Fire Department responded to a report of a house fire on Sandpiper Lane, a motorist drove through the fire hose, puncturing it and creating a hole. The fire hose was then […] → Read More
Washington County personnel draft request for proposals, auditing services
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Md. (WDVM) — Emergency Medical Service organizations in Washington County could see auditing procedures in their future. Director of the Division of Emergency Services in Washington County, R. David Hays and Kim Edlund, the director for budget and finance went before county commissioners August 27 to discuss a request for proposals (RFP) for […] → Read More
Community Organization Funding approved for FY2021
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Md. (WDVM) — Because of Washington County Commissioners, the Community Organization Funding service priority areas, (COF), has an added 10% leeway funding increase. This me… → Read More
Funkstown Mayor wants to add 160 houses
FUNKSTOWN, Md. (WDVM) — The Mayor of Funkstown, Paul N. Crampton Jr. plans to add additional households to the community. “We were here seeking express approval for the town’s annexation to construct some single-family homes in the town of Funkstown,” Crampton said. Crampton said that in the town’s preliminary draft, they’re seeking to build about 160 households. He […] → Read More
Washington County continues to add more land to Rural Legacy Area program
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Md. (WDVM) — The Washington County Department of Planning and Zoning continues to prevent potential developers from building on certain rural land. This year, Washington County was awarded RLP grants totaling $2,301,545, according to county documents. The year before that, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources gave the county nearly 1.4 million dollars […] → Read More
Vice-chairman of Eastern Panhandle airport dies
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. (WDVM) — The Eastern West Virginia Regional Airport Authority announced the passing of Dennis Drew “Denny” Barron. Barron, 68, died Friday, August 16 but many residents continue to remember him for his “reliable contributions.” According to the airport manager, Neil Doran, Barron would always step up when needed. “Denny took a sincere interest […] → Read More