Monthly Archives: April 2025
Fayette County Pond closed to the public April 23-26
Fayetteville, WV (WOAY) - Fayette County Parks and Recreation announces that the pond will be closed to the public starting today.Â
Parks and Rec enacted...
Two suspects in custody in connection to Glen Daniel shooting
Glen Daniels, WV (WOAY) - Two suspects are in police custody facing several charges following a shooting in Glen Daniel.
Raleigh County Sheriff's report that...
Great Day Today; Rainy and Stormy to End the Week
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Sunny skies will dominate across the region today, giving us a great day before a few days of rain and...
Forest Service reports Whitman Fire in Greenbrier County is now 100% contained
White Sulphur Springs, WV (WOAY)-Forest crews and local firefighters have contained that large wildfire in Greenbrier County. Â
The Forest Service reports the Whitman fire...
Beckley ARH will get a new parking lot
Raleigh County, WV (WOAY) - If you are going to visit Beckley ARH Hospital, you'll see some parking lot work being done.
The parking lots...
Daniels Elementary cook named Tyson K12 ‘Hunger Hero’
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Daniels Elementary has a lot to celebrate, as one of its cooks was honored as a Tyson K12 Hunger...
Some leading contenders could succeed Francis as next pope
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - With the world in mourning for Pope Francis, it's a critical juncture for the Catholic Church deciding who its next...
Cloudy and cooler for now, but not for long
It is a cloudy and cool day around the region, as the front that gave us showers yesterday is gone now, leaving cooler air...
Braxton County man sentenced to prison
Braxton County, WV (WOAY) - A Braxton County man is sentenced to prison for defrauding charities that benefit sick children.
Gary Beamer appeared for sentencing...
VA corrections officer arrested in narcotics investigation
Richmond, VA (WOAY) - A Virginia corrections officer finds himself on the wrong side of the law.
According to a press release from the Virginia...
Mercer County deputies investigate shooting
Princeton, WV (WOAY) - A person is taken to a hospital after an alleged shooting in Mercer County.
The Mercer County Sheriff's Office responded to...
USDA announces national recall for pork products sold at Aldi due to possible metal...
West Virginia (CNN) - Aldi shoppers may want to take a close look inside their refrigerators.Â
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a...
New River CTC expands nursing program to Mercer County
Princeton, WV (WOAY)- In celebration of community college month, New River Community and Technical College (CTC) announces the expansion of its practical nursing program...
Greenbrier County Whitman Fire burns over 400 acres, currently 36% contained
White Sulphur Springs, WV (WOAY)- Monongahela forest crews and local firefighters are still working to extinguish a large wildfire near white sulphur springs in...
The Education Department is set to resume collecting student loans in default
West Virginia (CNN) - The Department of Education announced that it will restart collecting federal student loans in default on May 5.Â
It will end...
Good News Fayette County event returns on April 22 at Smokey’s on the Gorge
Fayetteville, WV (WOAY)- In Fayette County, it's all about celebrating the positive. Â
The Fayette County Chamber of Commerce will host its eighth annual "Good...
Fayette County Parks and Rec to host Annual Kids Trout Derby on April 26
Fayetteville, WV (WOAY)- A derby is coming up for all you young anglers out there...Â
Fayette County Parks and Rec will host its annual kids...
Clouds Stick Around; Storms to End the Week
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Today will be rather uneventful with cloudy skies, temperatures around 70 degrees, and calmer winds than the last few days....
Nominations for Spirit of Oak Hill Awards due April 22
Oak Hill, WV (WOAY) - Oak Hill wants to recognize individuals and groups who work daily to improve the city with the Spirit of...
Supreme Court Justice to retire in June
WV (WOAY) - The longest-tenured Justice on the Supreme Court has announced that she will retire in June. Justice Beth Walker was first elected...
Acting commissioner of the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation has been named
WV (WOAY) - Monday, Governor Patrick Morrisey named Lance Yardley as the acting commissioner of the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
Yardley replaces...
Officer involved shooting leaves one dead in Fayette County
Fayette County, WV (WOAY) - Fayette County Sheriff Jess McMullen has told WOAY that a man is dead after an officer-involved shooting. It happened...
Holocaust Commemoration Event this Sunday
Raleigh County, WV (WOAY) - The annual Holocaust Commemoration is back again - and the public is invited.
The event will be held by Temple...
Huntington Man pleads guilty being a felon in possession of a firearm
Huntington, WV (WOAY) - 25-year-old Khali Marquise Barnes of Huntington has pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm.
According to court...
Climber airlifted after falling
Fayette County, WV (WOAY) - The Wilderness Volunteer Fire Department rescued a fallen rock climber Sunday afternoon.
According to the department, a female climber fell...
