Safe Charging Habits Checklist (2026)

General Charging Safety
• Use manufacturer‑approved chargers — avoid cheap off‑brand adapters.
• Inspect cords and chargers for fraying, bent prongs, scorch marks, or loose connections.
• Charge on hard, flat surfaces — never on beds, couches, blankets, or under pillows.
• Keep chargers away from combustibles like paper, clothing, curtains, or furniture.
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Allowed Hours: Burning is permitted only between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., and any fire must be completely put out before 7:00 a.m. Please call the non emergency phone number at the Berkeley County WV 911 Center - 304-263-1330 before you start your fire and after it is extinguished.... (Full Story & Photos)

This is the ideal time to have your chimney, fireplace, furnace, and heat pump professionally serviced and cleaned. Regular cleaning, especially before each season, can help prevent most chimney fires. Schedule an appointment with a qualified cleaning service now to prepare for the colder months ahead.... (Full Story & Photos)

Tickets are now available for the Bedington Fire Department Sportsman’s Cash Bash on the department’s website.

It is a great time to win an early holiday gift. The Cash Bash is scheduled for Saturday, November 8, 2026. Set the date in your phone.... (Full Story & Photos)

For sale: 1995 KME Tanker

Asking price is $10,000.

All emergency lights and fire department graphics have been removed from the apparatus.

This 1995 KME-built tanker is available for departments seeking a reliable and well-maintained vehicle with significant life remaining. With 65,035 miles and 4,272 operational hours, it has a proven service record and remains in solid working condition.

Since ... (Full Story & Photos)

Flood donation items can be dropped off at the Spring Mills Walmart on Monday and Tuesday, July 27 and 28, 2026, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.

On Monday, July 27, CMA Toyota at 650 Foxcroft Avenue in Martinsburg will also serve as a donation drop-off location from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.... (Full Story & Photos)

The smoke clogging American skies is being fueled by two major regions: 

Northwestern Ontario, Canada: The largest share of the smoke is originating just across the border, where more than 100 active wildfires are burning out of control due to severe drought and intense heat. High-altitude, northwesterly winds are acting like a conveyor belt, pulling these massive plumes straight down into the ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Bedington Volunteer Fire Department invites the community to an afternoon event on July 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Shenandoah Bible Baptist Church. The event will feature food, firetrucks and water activities for families and individuals to enjoy.... (Full Story & Photos)