Monthly Archives: April 2025
Pope Francis leaves legacy as humble Catholic Church reformer
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - With Pope Francis' death (age 88) on April 21, 2025, the world lost a fearless global visionary who reformed the...
A wet afternoon commute, followed by cooler temps
It is an increasingly cloudy afternoon as a front pushes towards the region. While it's dry at the moment, a mass of showers -...
Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston issues statement following the death of Pope Francis
Wheeling, WV (WOAY) - The Diocese of Wheeling - Charleston issues statement following the passing of Pope Francis.
Most Rev. Mark Brennan, Bishop of the...
WVDNR to conduct trout study
Charleston, WV (WOAY) - The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) plans to conduct a trout harvest rate study during the 2025 spring...
Tyler Childers, Chris Stapleton to headline Healing Appalachia
Boyd County, KY (WOAY) - Headliners announced for a two-day music recently held in West Virginnia.
According to the Healing Appalachia website, country music stars...
T-Pain to perform at 2025 State Fair of West Virginia on August 7
Lewisburg, WV (WOAY)- The state fair of West Virginia kicks off on August 7, and this year's festivities are sure to be even bigger...
Virginia reports state’s first case of measles
Virginia (WOAY)-The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) reports the state's first case of measles.Â
The patient is a young child, no older than 4 years...
Monongahela National Forest Crews and local firefighters working to extinguish wildfire in Greenbrier County
Update: White Sulphur Springs, WV (WOAY) - Fire crews continue to battle a wildfire burning in the Monongahela National Forest.
According to a Facebook post...
Marshall educator named 2024 Professor of the Year in West Virginia
Huntington, WV (WOAY) - A Marshall University professor has been named the 2024 Professor of the Year for the state of West Virginia.
According to...
FDA issues a recall reminder about Gerber’s “Soothe N Chew” teething sticks.
West Virginia (CNN) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reminding parents that all batches of Gerber's "Soothe 'n Chew" teething sticks...
Grammy Award winning singer Brandon Lake coming to Charleston
Charleston, WV (WOAY) - Grammy Award winning Christian artist has Charleston, WV on his tour schedule for 2026.
According to webpage for the Charleston Coliseum...
GasBuddy reports average gasoline prices in West Virginia have fallen 4.6 cents per gallon...
West Virginia (WOAY)- Gas prices in West Virginia have fallen 4.6 cents in the last week.
According to GasBuddy price reports, the average price per...
Mobile Vet Center scheduled to visit Oak Hill on April 23
Oak Hill, WV (WOAY) - A mobile unit dedicated to connecting veterans, active servicemembers, and their families to resources is visiting Fayette County this...
Stormy Today; Calmer Until Friday
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Today will start off nice with temperatures in the 70s and mostly sunny skies, though that will change as we...
West Virginia State Police to conduct sobriety checkpoint in Greenbrier County on April 24
Fairlea, WV (WOAY) - The West Virginia State Police will hold a sobriety checkpoint in Greenbrier County on Thursday, April 24.
The checkpoint will be on...
Pope Francis dies at 88
CNN- Monday morning, the Vatican announced the death of Pope Francis.
The 88-year-old pontiff died following a series of health challenges in recent years.
The pope...
The Oakland Fire Department warns of the danger of Carbon Monoxide amid the death...
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY)- This past week, 5 people were killed in our neighboring state of Ohio by what police say was carbon monoxide gas....
Great Easter evening, but line of storms expected tomorrow
Happy Easter to you all! It’s another warm and beautiful day across southern West Virginia, with temperatures running well above normal for this time...
Deadly officer involved shooting in Fayette County
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WOAY)- One man is dead after striking a police officer with a machete at the Fayette Hills apartments in Fayetteville this afternoon.
Fayetteville...
Save Our Farms Rally and Food Drive held in protest to federal cuts
LEWISBURG, WV (WOAY)- Today, there was a rally and food drive hosted in protest of the Trump administration and DOGE.
The Greenbrier County Democratic Women's...
Causeacon is coming back this week and you’re invited to join in the fun
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY)- Calling all pop culture lovers, anime fans, gamers, movie buffs, and anyone who just wants to have a good time for...
Cloudy but dry Easter, with rain chances returning for work week
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After another warm day across southern West Virginia, the trend of spring-like weather will continue as we head into Easter and the week ahead....
Award winning singer and WV native Delnora headlining free “He Lives” Easter Concert on...
Oak Hill, WV (WOAY)-Award-winning singer/songwriter Delnora will headline the "He Lives" concert on Saturday, April 19, at 4:00 pm at Oak Hill's lively amphitheater.
The...
New Concord University President Dr. Bethany Meighen: This special place is such a blessing
ATHENS, WV (WOAY) - It was a big day on the Concord University campus, as Dr. Bethany Meighen was celebrated as its 13th president.
With...
Concord University Research Festival celebrates students’ scholarly accomplishments
ATHENS, WV (WOAY) - Concord University's 16th annual Research Festival kicked off with students from all disciplines sharing the research they've been working on.
From...
