FALLING WATERS, W.Va. — The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office released information Monday about a recent crash in Falling Waters that claimed a woman’s life.
First responders were dispatched around 10:15 Thursday night to a single-vehicle crash in the 9300 block of Williamsport Pike, the sheriff’s office said.
Upon arrival they found a Nissan Altima that had had left the roadway and struck a tree.
The female driver, identified as Kristy Alger, 46, of Falling Waters, was pronounced dead at the
by WV MetroNewsMORGANTOWN, W.Va. — MetroNews This Morning gets you caught up with what’s going on across the state.
Listen to the edition of the podcast for Monday, Dec. 22, 2025 right here.
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As the year begins to wind down, a commentary or two will look back at the issues that defined 2025 – and how they are likely to shape the debate heading into 2026.
Let’s start with compulsory vaccinations.
Anyone who follows West Virginia politics knows where things currently stand. The issue is now before the West Virginia Supreme Court, which will have the opportunity to provide clarity after a series of conflicting rulings from circuit courts. Most lawmakers say they have little interest in
by WV MetroNewsCHARLESTON, W.Va. — A 24-hour, toll-free number is helping schools and counties all over the state.
The West Virginia Safe Schools Helpline is a number anyone can call any hour of the day to report violence, threats, harassment, or anything that negatively impacts students. Residents that call the number speak with an actual person every time, and do not have to provide confidential information.
Department of Education Safety Investigator James Agee presented data 2025 data about the helpline
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LEON, W.Va. — When the 2025 archery season opened up, Brady Reymond of Milton, W.Va. had plans to hunt a 150 acre plot of property he leased from a landowner in Mason County. But the same landowner, a longtime friend, had recently been gifted a new piece of property. It was a 17 acre plot and he offered to let Brady look it over as another potential hunting spot.
“It was kind of out of the blue and I said, ‘Well heck I’ll throw up a cell camera on anything.’ Then low and behold the first four
by WV MetroNewsMORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The president of a Morgantown development group says ongoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings will not interrupt infrastructure projects in the area.
WestRidge President Ryan Lynch has confirmed the company will continue to make payments as part of three-way agreements with the Monongalia County Commission, the Morgantown Utility Board, and the state Department of Highways regarding water and sewer extensions and the I-79 Exit 155 Chaplin Hill Gateway Project.
“We’ve
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