Tag: Fayette County

The veterans support outreach event is scheduled for Wednesday, November 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 pm at Oak Hill Church of the Nazarene on East Main Street.   The event will connect veterans with information about mental health and counseling, VA benefits, claims assistance, employment, education, housing, and other community resources.   #FayetteCounty #WOAY

The park is partnering with the Fayette Trail Coalition and Beckley Area Trails for a volunteer event Saturday, November 14, at the Park Loop Trailhead in Fayetteville Town Park.  The event runs from 9:00 a.m. until noon.  Participants can sign up to become trail maintenance volunteers, with hands-on training led by National Park Service staff beginning at 10:00 a.m.  #FayetteCounty #WOAY

The organization offers services including financial and budget counseling, home improvement and rehabilitation guidance, pre-purchase and rental counseling, and assistance for people experiencing homelessness. Joseph Webb serves as the organization's certified HUD housing counselor. SALS volunteer director John David says the organization has been a HUD-approved counseling agency for nearly 20 years. #FayetteCounty #WOAY

The sheriff's department says the fires happened early on September 20 along Elkridge Road in the Powellton area. Deputies say they responded around 3:00 a.m. to reports of two trailers on fire. Both structures were unoccupied and were declared total losses. Investigators reviewed surveillance footage, spoke with witnesses, and conducted interviews before determining the fires were intentionally set and involved three people. #FayetteCounty #WOAY

This Thursday, November 5, at the Oak Hill Church of the Nazarene from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., community partners will gather to host a free health and wellness fair to assist with whatever ails ya. WOAY caught up with an organizer to help spread the word. #FayetteCounty #WOAY

The sale will take place on Saturday, November 7, from 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. at the annex behind the historic Oak Hill School on 140 School Street. Shoppers can find fiction, classics, children's books, cookbooks, history, mysteries, and countless other genres. Most hardcovers are $1, while paperbacks are 50 cents, with some books available for as little as 25 cents. #FayetteCounty #WOAY

The class begins at 9:00 a.m. at Oak Hill Studio, located at 217 Main Street. Participants are encouraged to bring a friend, dress in their favorite costume, and join in on the Halloween-themed workout.  Spots can be reserved online through WellnessLiving or through the Achieve app.  #FayetteCounty #WOAY

The pop-up center will be at the Robson Freewill Baptist Church at 13805 Deepwater Mountain Road on October 26-28 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. From October 29-31, the clinic will move to Pax Town Hall at 38 School Street. The Pax Center will be open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on October 29 & 30 and from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm on October 31 Residents can meet with FEMA staff in person, register for assistance, and get information about the recovery process.  #FayetteCounty #WOAY

There will be two events on Tuesday, October 27. One pantry will be in Fayette County at the Old Mount Hope High School and Heritage Center, and another in McDowell County at Kingdom Kids Mission in Raysal. On Wednesday, October 28, the pantry moves to Greenbrier County at Renick Park. All food giveaways take place from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., while supplies last. #FayetteCounty #GreenbrierCounty #McDowellCounty #WOAY

The event will feature hot dogs and all the fixings, free groceries, and fall and winter clothing for the entire family.   The Fayette County Health Department will also offer free flu and COVID-19 vaccines.   Everyone is welcome to enjoy a meal, connect with others, and take home groceries at no cost.   #FayetteCounty #WOAY

The pop-up center will be located at the Armstrong Volunteer Fire Department in Powellton and will be open Wednesday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Residents can meet with FEMA staff in person, register for assistance, and get information about the recovery process.  Individuals and families in Fayette, Harrison, and Kanawha counties who experienced damage or disaster-related expenses from August 14-18 may be eligible for assistance.  #FayetteCounty #KanawhaCounty #HarrisonCounty #WOAY

The department has provided an update on the pedestrian's condition, stating that they were evaluated and treated by emergency services after the incident. They are currently recovering at the hospital. The Fayetteville Police Department says that the incident emphasizes the importance of remaining alert and being careful during travel for pedestrians and drivers. #FayetteCounty #WOAY

The organization will host a “Celebration of Life” community memorial service in Oak Hill on Tuesday, October 27, at Fellowship Memorial Baptist Church at 6:00 p.m. The memorial will feature a candle-lighting ceremony, selected readings, and a video honoring lost loved ones.  #FayetteCounty #WOAY

No appointments are necessary. On Monday, October 19, the clinics will be at Montgomery City Hall from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., then Smithers City Hall from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. On Tuesday, October 20, there will be one clinic at the Ansted Town Hall from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. On Wednesday, October 21, there will be one clinic at Meadow Bridge Town Hall from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. On Thursday, October 22, the clinics will be at Oak Hill City Hall from 9:00  to 11:00 am and then they wrap up at Mount Hope City Hall from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. #FayetteCounty #WOAY

Governor Patrick Morrisey and WorkForce West Virginia say the assistance is available to eligible individuals who live or work in Fayette, Harrison, and Kanawha counties and experienced job loss or an interruption in work because of the storms from August 14-18.  The assistance may also cover eligible self-employed workers, including farmers who are not typically covered by regular state unemployment insurance. The deadline to file a claim is December 7. #FayetteCounty #KanawhaCounty #HarrisonCounty #WOAY

Several areas will also close Friday evening. The Canyon Rim Visitor Center parking lot and grounds will close at 5:30 p.m. this evening, while Fayette Station Road will close to vehicles at 6:00 p.m. and remain closed until sometime after 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. Private boaters should also be aware that vehicles will not be allowed down to Fayette Station or Teays Landing during bridge day. Teays Landing will be closed to private boaters throughout the event. Park officials say vehicles left at Fayette Station after 6:00 p.m. this evening will be towed. #FayetteCounty #WOAY

The event features live performances by Love Canon and the Holler Generals, along with food trucks, local beverages, and art vendors. Doors and the bar open at 5:00 p.m., with music starting at 6:00 p.m. Admission is free, and on-site day parking is available. #FayetteCounty #WOAY

The event will connect veterans with information about mental health and counseling, VA benefits, claims assistance, employment, education, housing, and other community resources.  Organizers say the event is free and open to veterans and their families.  #FayetteCounty #WOAY

Kids can get their flu shots while enjoying family-friendly activities, including character appearances, kettle corn, and snow cones. This year's event has a theme, and we'll give you a hint. Watch out for bananas while traveling on rainbow road! #FayetteCounty #WOAY

Attendees can experience native American culture through traditional drumming, dancing, native food, and local vendors. Admission is $10 for adults and $6 for children ages 6 to 17. Children 5 and under, veterans, and first responders get in free with proof of ID. #FayetteCounty #WOAY

People of all ages are invited to decorate a pumpkin, with $750 in cash prizes up for grabs across multiple age groups and categories. Awards include People’s Choice, Best Local or Historic Theme, Most Original, Best Use of Pumpkin, and Grand Champion. The first 100 participants will receive a special Halloween candy bucket just for entering. #FayetteCounty #WOAY

The film showing will be Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween and will begin at dusk. Organizers encourage moviegoers to bring lawn chairs, blankets, family, and friends! #FayetteCounty #WOAY

Volunteers will help with restoration work by removing invasive plants near the historic hoist house. Organizers will teach volunteers how to identify invasive plant species and safely remove them. Tools and personal protective equipment will be provided. #FayetteCounty #WOAY

The Bread & Puppet Theater will present its "Upside Down World Circus" on October 22 at 7:00 p.m. at the Historic Oak Hill School.  The performance will feature giant puppets, stilt dancers, music, slapstick, and other forms of visual theater.  Tickets are $15, with free admission available for children under 12 and anyone who needs a ticket.  #FayetteCounty #WOAY

The event will begin at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building on West Maple Avenue, where a plaque will honor musician Charlie McCoy. The group will then walk to Maple Avenue and Court Street to honor police chief Tunney Hunsaker. The final stop will be near Wisteria Gifts on South Court Street, where the city will honor Thomas Sweeney, Fayetteville’s first black attorney and a longtime supporter of education. #FayetteCounty #WOAY