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PoliticsMartinsburg

Eastern Panhandle Officials Push for More Local Control Over Broadband Deals

Local leaders in the Eastern Panhandle are asking state lawmakers for more flexibility to negotiate directly with broadband providers rather than relying solely on statewide contracts.

Daniel Osei · Jul 19, 2026 · 1 min

PoliticsMartinsburg

Eastern Panhandle Growth Puts Redistricting Back on the Table

Continued population growth in the Eastern Panhandle has revived discussion of legislative district boundaries ahead of the next redistricting cycle.

Daniel Osei · Jul 17, 2026 · 1 min

CommunitiesMartinsburg

Martinsburg Grapples With Growing Pains as Commuter Population Rises

Rapid growth driven by commuters to the Washington, D.C. area is straining schools and infrastructure in Martinsburg even as it boosts the local tax base.

Priya Nair · Jun 30, 2026 · 1 min

TravelMartinsburg

A Weekend Itinerary Through the Eastern Panhandle

From Martinsburg's revitalized downtown to the Blue Ridge foothills, the Eastern Panhandle offers a compact, varied weekend trip.

Nate Fulton · Jun 18, 2026 · 1 min

SportsMartinsburg

Eastern Panhandle Racetrack Draws Visitors and Local Debate

A motorsports facility in the Eastern Panhandle brings steady visitor traffic and economic activity, alongside ongoing conversations with neighbors about noise and traffic.

Jordan Hale · Jun 7, 2026 · 1 min