Tag: Fayette County
New River Gorge had record visitation in 2021
GLEN JEAN, W.Va. (AP) — A record number of people visited the newly designated New River Gorge National Park and Preserve last year, officials...
Multiple units respond to small fire at Fayetteville Walmart
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WOAY) - A small fire breaks out at the Fayetteville Walmart.
Details are limited, but Fayette County dispatchers confirm there was a small...
Harmony for Hope plans to host more projects for Harmony’s Kids
MT. HOPE, WV (WOAY) - In early 2021 Mt. Hope organization Harmony for Hope started Harmony's Kids, a program focusing on the value of...
City of Montgomery unveils new fishing pier along Kanawha River
MONTGOMERY, WV (WOAY) - The City of Montgomery hosts a ribbon-cutting for a new fishing pier on the Kanawha River.
The pier is just one...
Oak Hill Little League opens registration through March 11th
OAK HILL, WV (WOAY) - As it's almost time to break out the sunflower seeds and Cracker Jacks, the Oak Hill Little League program...
Oak Hill High School students receive school safety training
OAK HILL, WV (WOAY) - Students in the Aerospace Engineering CTE (Career Technical Education) program at Oak Hill High School are getting prepared in...
Oak Hill High School theater students to perform “Red Devils through...
OAK HILL, WV (WOAY) - Oak Hill High School students are gearing up for another stage production.
The high school is hosting a variety show...
Fayette County Sheriff’s Department investigating overnight shooting
THURMOND, WV (WOAY) - The Fayette County Sheriff’s Department is investigating an overnight shooting in the area of Thurmond.
The Sheriff’s Department says the shooting...
New school gardens to be installed at four Fayette County elementary...
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Four Fayette County Elementary Schools will be getting school gardens in the coming months, where students can learn to...
Ansted Elementary students learn both math and meal prep with their...
ANSTED, WV (WOAY) - Students and parents at Ansted Elementary School got the chance to learn some math and cooking skills Thursday night.
The school...
Fayetteville to commemorate 150th anniversary after recent discovery
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WOAY) - Up until recently, it was believed the town of Fayetteville was founded in 1883. That was until new documents were...
Mobile home park residents see rent prices more than double in...
OAK HILL, WV (WOAY) - Some residents of the Briarwood Place Mobile Home Park are upset after receiving a letter from the property owners...
Honeysuckle Hill Nature Discovery Center hosting birdwatching event this weekend
OAK HILL, WV (WOAY) - A local nature center is offering some outdoor activities in preparation of a national birdwatching event.
The Honeysuckle Hill Nature...
Oak Hill City Council to host Black History Month lecture series
OAK HILL, WV (WOAY) - Fayette County has a rich history of African American contributions, one of the first being the founder of Black...
County commissioners talk new broadband program funding
WEST VIRGINIA (WOAY) - A new incentive program is opening the doorway up to expand broadband capabilities throughout communities across the state.
Commissioners in Fayette...
People gather in Fayetteville to take part in the third annual...
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WOAY) - People are gathering in downtown Fayetteville this weekend for a fun and magical time, as the third annual Wizard Weekend...
Three injured after accident on Coal River Mountain Rd.
PAX, WV (WOAY) - Three people are transported to the hospital after an accident in the Pax area.
Fayette County Sheriff Mike Fridley says it...
Two candidates file for Fayette County magistrate position
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WOAY) - Two candidates have filed to run for the Division Four Magistrate seat in Fayette County.
The seat is currently occupied by...
Fayette County elementary school students take part in county-wide spelling bee
OAK HILL, WV (WOAY) - Four student representatives from each of the elementary schools across Fayette County came out to the Calvary Baptist in...
Active Southern West Virginia taking sign-ups for three signature races
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Outdoor enthusiasts have something to look forward to in the coming months.
Active Southern West Virginia is now taking sign-ups...
Love Hope Center for the Arts kicks off first show of...
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WOAY) - Kicking off a new year of featuring artists' work from around West Virginia and across the Appalachia, the Love Hope...
New bill would potentially ban mask mandates in West Virginia schools
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - The “Public School Health Rights Act” is a bill authored by republican lawmakers in the West Virginia Legislature. If...
Local humane societies see donation uptick after the Betty White Challenge
WEST VIRGINIA (WOAY) - A lifelong animal lover, the beloved actress Betty White worked with a number of animal welfare and conservation efforts, and...
A new soft surface trail plan underway in Fayette County
FAYETTE COUNTY (WOAY) - A new soft surface trail plan is the next path in creating a future of new opportunities in Fayette County.
The...
Fayette County Schools mourns the loss of associate superintendent
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - A mainstay in the Fayette County Schools System has passed away.
Fayette County Schools Superintendent Gary Hough confirmed to WOAY...
