Monthly Archives: April 2025
A pleasant Easter Weekend ahead, but rain returns soon
It was a very nice day today around the area, and highs today pushed towards the 80-degree mark in most areas.
If there's a downside...
Easter is this weekend and the holiday traffic has begun
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY)- Like many holidays, Easter comes with fun, family, and lastly, the chaos of travel. Easter is the 5th busiest holiday travel...
Raleigh County Sheriffs deputies conduct drug investigation
Lester, WV (WOAY) - Deputies investigate illegal drugs in Raleigh County.
According to a post on the Raleigh County Sheriff's Office Facebook page, on Thursday...
WV Attorney General’s Office to participate in National Drug Take Back Day
Charleston, WV (WOAY) - West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey say his office will take part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
The...
Concord University selects new president
Athens, WV (WOAY) - Concord University faculty and students gathered on campus for a major announcement.
The Concord University Board of Governors held a news...
Prescribed burn scheduled for Greenbrier County
Greenbrier County, WV (WOAY) - Residents who live in portions of Greenbrier County may see smoke in the area on Friday, April 18, 2025.
According...
Spotty Weekend Ahead; On and Off Week
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Today is shaping up to be absolutely gorgeous, but that will change as the weekend rolls in. Meteorologist Christian Boteler...
WV native, Brad Paisley to headline NFL Draft Concert Series
Green Bay, WI (WOAY) - West Virginia will be well represented at the NFL Draft.
According to a media release from the NFL, WV native...
WOAY Investigation: Inside the Water Crisis in Wyoming County Part 3
In Part 1 and Part 2, we followed a growing water crisis affecting southern West Virginia. Residents have reported everything from brown and black...
Fatal car accident kills two, injures another
McDowell County, WV (WOAY) - On Thursday evening, April 10, the McDowell County Sheriff's office and State Police responded to a two-vehicle accident on...
Concord University observes ‘Paint CU Teal Day’ to support sexual assault survivors
ATHENS, WV (WOAY) - Concord University recognized Sexual Assault Awareness Month with Paint CU Teal Day, always standing in solidarity with survivors.
The teal ribbon is symbolic...
Raleigh County Schools annual Pre-K Expo is getting kids excited to start school this...
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY)- The pre-k expo is an event hosted annually by Raleigh County Schools. Raleigh County has 17 different elementary schools that are...
Pleasant weather for the rest of the week
It has been a very nice afternoon around southern West Virginia, as temperatures are in the 60s almost everywhere. Even better than the warmer...
State workers get Good Friday schedule change
Charleston, WV (WOAY) - State workers will end the workday early on Good Friday.
Governor Patrick Morrisey issued a proclamation announcing that state employees in...
Three Rivers Avian Center hosting Spring Birds of Prey Photography Workshop on May 17:...
Hinton, WV (WOAY)- Three Rivers Avian Center is hosting a Spring Birds of Prey Workshop on Saturday, May 17, and there’s still plenty of...
All northbound and one southbound on WV Turnpike reopened following early morning tractor trailer...
West Virginia (WOAY)- All northbound lanes and one southbound lane are open on the Turnpike following an early morning tractor-trailer crash that stopped traffic...
Fayette County Commission unanimously votes to sell three public service districts.
Fayetteville, WV (WOAY)- The future of three Fayette County public service districts has been decided.
The Fayette County Commission unanimously voted to start the process...
Mountaineer Food Bank to host food pantry in Mercer County on April 23
Bluefield, WV (WOAY)—Mountaineer Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry will host a food giveaway in Mercer County on Wednesday, April 23.
The giveaway will take place...
Red Cross encourages people to volunteer to donate blood in honor of National Volunteer...
West Virginia (WOAY) - The Red Cross is encouraging everyone to volunteer and keep the national blood supply stable in recognition of National Volunteer...
Fantastic End of the Week; Weekend Instability
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Today and tomorrow will be nice, calm days to end off the work week. However, we will see some rain...
Mountaineer Food Bank to host food pantry in Fayette County on April 22
Mount Hope, WV (WOAY) – Mountaineer Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry will host a food giveaway in Fayette County on Tuesday, April 22.
The giveaway...
Eggs are still so pricey — prompting people to dye Easter potatoes and marshmallows
OAK HILL, WV (WOAY) - Easter is just days away, but sky-high egg prices have left consumers and businesses that rely on eggs shell-shocked.
Relief...
Gov. Morrisey signs SB 199 into law and people say it’s a good first...
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY)- Tuesday, Governor Patrick Morrisey signed into law Senate Bill 199. Morrisey says this bill addresses student behavior, safety, and intervention in...
Richlands, VA Police Department conducting death investigation
Richlands, VA (WOAY) - A Southwest Virginia police department is conducting a death investigation.
According to a media release, on April 16, 2025, officers with...
Cool and breezy now, but warm weather is on the way
It is a mostly sunny day around the area, although it is a bit on the cool side. It is breezy as well, so...
