Monthly Archives: April 2024
Justice declares education state of emergency, waives FAFSA requirement for student aid
CHARLESTON, WV (WOAY) - Governor Jim Justice has declared a state of emergency for education in West Virginia, temporarily opening up state financial aid...
Deputies investigating Raleigh County shooting
FAIRDALE, WV (WOAY) - The Raleigh County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that happened early this morning.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWAVaJad01I
Deputies arrived at a home on Beaver...
Tractor trailer fire delays traffic on I77
GHENT, WV (WOAY) - A tractor-trailer fire this morning slowed down traffic on I77 at mile marker 37.5.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbjoUSgboQ4
It happened at around 7 a.m. Ghent...
Visit Southern West Virginia unveils official travel brochure
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Visit Southern West Virginia has released its new, official 2024 visitors guide.
The book, designed by West Virginia design company Digital...
Beckley hospital receives four star rating for care
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - A Beckley hospital has received a four-star rating by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service.
Jackie Withrow Hospital provides care...
Heat Returns; Weekend Rain On The Horizon
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Following a frontal passage this evening with one more round of rain, deep blue sky returns for Hump Day!
THIS EVENING:...
Take in the beautiful blooms at Beckley’s May Rhododendron Festival
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - It's a celebration of West Virginia's state flower, the Rhododendron Festival kicks off in Beckley on May 11.
On the 19th...
Early voting for May primary elections begin May 1
Oak Hill, WV (WOAY)- In-person early voting for West Virginia's 2024 primary election begins on Wednesday, May 1.
Early voting will be available in all...
FCC fines wireless carriers for sharing user locations
Oak Hill, WV (CNN)—The US government is imposing major fines on the country's top wireless carriers.
Officials say AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon illegally shared personal...
Missing Glen Jean Teen Could Be Around Oak Hill Area, Police Urge For Help
UPDATE: Gabriel Green has been safely located by Oak Hill Police. The Fayette County Sheriff's Department thanks the public for its help.
FAYETTE COUNTY (WOAY)...
911 Special Needs Registry a great addition to Raleigh County
A 911 registry bill Sheriff Jim Canaday introduced is off to a good start in Raleigh County.
Delegate Eric Brooks is taking it up with...
Third person charged in fatal Mount Hope overdose
MOUNT HOPE, WV (WOAY) - An investigation into a fatal Mount Hope overdose has resulted in a third person being charged.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OurvjwnHwxA
Robert F. Ruth has...
West Virginia’s and North Carolina’s transgender care coverage policies discriminate, judges rule
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia's and North Carolina's refusal to cover certain health care for transgender people with government-sponsored insurance is discriminatory, a...
Record Warm Pattern, Two Rain Opportunities & Election Day Outlook
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): The hot streak of weather will break Tuesday thanks to an incoming cold front.
TONIGHT: Clear and calm with temperatures in...
WOAY Exclusive: Wyoming County Schools receive an all-electric school bus
WYOMING COUNTY, WV (WOAY)—Wyoming County Schools have received an all-electric school bus from GreenPower Motor Company. They participated in a pilot program last year...
Mountaineer Food Bank hosting food giveaway in Monroe County on May 2
Lindside, WV (WOAY)—Mountaineer Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry will host a food giveaway in Monroe County on Thursday, May 2.
The giveaway will take place...
Road Closure scheduled for Peach Orchard road in Nicholas County on May 1
Nicholas County, WV (WOAY)- County Route 19/8 Peach Orchard Road in Nicholas County will be closed from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm on May...
Authorities investigate fire at Lincoln County High School’s athletic complex
Hamlin, WV (WOAY)- State and local police are investigating a fire that broke out at Lincoln County High School.
According to a West Virginia State...
WV Hive to host Coffee Talks Networking Session in Princeton on April 30
Princeton, WV (WOAY)- The West Virginia Hive will host its next Coffee Talks networking event on Tuesday, April 30, in Mercer County.
The session will...
Backroads of Appalachia motors to Beckley to host Drift Appalachia Block Party
Beckley, WV (WOAY)-Beckley hosted an exciting block party over the weekend.
Backroads of Appalachia presented the Drift Appalachia Block Party to celebrate what makes our...
Mountaineer Food Bank to host food pantry in Mercer County on April 30
Bluefield, WV (WOAY) – Mountaineer Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry will host a food giveaway on Tuesday, April 30, in Mercer County.
The giveaway will...
Causeacon 2024 had a lot of good fun for a good cause
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY)- An event at the Beckley Raleigh County Convention Center, us people that are geeks and nerds and love all things pop...
Weather Update: Record Warm Week Ahead; Pattern Change May 6-9
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): The average high temperature through the end of the week will rank among the top three warmest on record for...
Weather Update: Record Warmth About Ready To Set Sail
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Following a mild day, a much more significant warming trend starting Sunday will have folks testing their air conditioner units.
The...
UPDATE: Suspect’s Identity Released in Oak Hill Robbery
OAK HILL, WV (WOAY) - We have an update on the robbery in Oak Hill that ended today with no injuries and the one...
