Monthly Archives: April 2025
Showers and Storms Through Saturday; Better End to the Weekend
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Today will start off cloudy with a few scattered showers, with more showers and storms developing through the day. The...
Raleigh County Sheriffs investigate cause of fatal tractor trailer crash that resulted in the...
Shady Spring, WV (WOAY)- The Raleigh County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deadly crash that took place early Wednesday, April 23, on Interstate 64...
5 million Americans to face the return of student loan payments
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY)- Back in 2020, due to COVID, the Department of Education had stopped collecting payments on student loans. Now, on May 5th,...
Lauren’s Law has been signed by Governor Morrisey
WV (WOAY) - Governor Patrick Morrisey has signed a law that will increase penalties for some drug dealers.
Lauren's law is named for a Morgantown...
Future Forward 2025 Summit and Expo creating better communities
The Future Forward 2025 Summit and Expo was a great success.
It brought together entrepreneurs, leaders and legislators all in one place so they could...
Beckley passes two-hour free parking ordinance
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Beckley City Council unanimously passed a two-hour free parking ordinance to address the ongoing parking issues plaguing the city.
The...
Pop culture fandom unite for Causeacon 2025
For those with fandom in their heart -- Batman, Superman, Pokémon, gaming, and much more -- that three-day pop culture convention Causeacon kicks off...
Jean Ann’s Bridal: Trump’s tariffs putting damper on wedding dresses
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - With so much affected by the president's tariffs, now he is coming for your wedding dresses.
Brides are scrambling, and...
Fayette County Humane Society needs your help to save a dog
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WOAY) - The Fayette County Humane Society is asking for the public's help.
On Wednesday, workers found a dog who is fighting for...
Spotty showers today become widespread tomorrow
Good afternoon folks. We are already tracking some light rain across southern West Virginia this afternoon, especially near the Virginia border. If you’ve seen showers...
Local lawyer leads the charge to secure coal miners’ health and safety amid government...
Oak Hill, WV (WOAY)- It goes without saying that coal has a long and troubled history in West Virginia.
In 1921, the largest labor uprising...
Town of Alderson announces changes to 4th of July parade route
Alderson, WV (WOAY) - The town of Alderson is making changes to its July 4th celebration.
According to the Facebook page for the Alderson 4th...
Virginia Tech student killed in Beckley car crash
Blacksburg, VA (WOAY) - A Virginia Tech student was killed in a car crash over the weekend.
According to a press release from Virginia Tech,...
Pierce Cemetery preservation project continues on April 26 with documentation; volunteers welcome
Fayetteville, WV (WOAY)- If you want to help preserve a piece of local history, we have an opportunity for you.
The National Coal Heritage Area...
FEMA advises residents impacted winter floods to obtain necessary permits before conducting repairs in...
West Virginia (WOAY)- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) advises residents in declared disaster areas following the Valentine's Day weekend floods to contact their...
Princeton Community Hospital launches scrub tech training program
Princeton, WV (WOAY)- WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital (PCH) is launching a new program to help licensed practical nurses further their careers as surgical...
Federal judge issues temporary restraining order to allow Marshall University graduate student stay in...
West Virginia (WOAY)- A Marshall University graduate student who was at risk of deportation is now permitted to stay in the U.S. following a...
City of Richwood to host Spring Clean Up Week starting April 28
Richwood, WV (WOAY)-The city of Richwood is gearing up for its spring cleanup.
From Monday, April 28, to Friday, May 2, public works will...
Concord University and University of Akron Law School team up for 3+3 Partnership program
Athens, WV (WOAY) - Concord University is unveiling a special partnership with the University of Akron to help law students complete their education sooner....
Showers and Storms Starting; Sloppy Days Ahead
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Today will start nice with mostly cloudy skies and a breeze with temperatures reaching the 70s before showers start in...
House in flames, suspect arrested for arson
Kanawha County, WV (WOAY) - On Monday, April 21, SR/Trooper L.A. Wriston responded to a call stating there was a domestic in progress at...
Beckley Pride is cancelled for June 2025
Raleigh County, WV (WOAY) - In a Facebook post, Beckley Pride stated that Pride 2025 won't take place this June.
They state it is due...
Concord University celebrates President Boggess’ retirement
ATHENS, WV (WOAY)- Back in September, Concord University's president had formally announced that she would be retiring from the position this coming August. Many...
Wonderful today, but wet weather looms
We're seeing a wonderful day around the region today, with brilliant sunshine and warm temperatures. The rest of the day features more pleasant weather...
Comcast announces major broadband expansion for Princeton
Princeton, WV (WOAY) - One of the nation's largest telecommunications providers is expanding broadband services for some Mercer County residents.
According to a media release...
