Tag: Fayette County
New River Primary students participate in “Day of Code” with WVU...
OAK HILL, WV (WOAY) - The next generation of coders is closer and younger than you think.
New River Primary hosted representatives from West...
National Transportation Safety Board investigating Lansing plane crash
LANSING, WV (WOAY) - This Monday the FAA and National Transportation Safety Board were back on the scene of a single engine plane crash...
Annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s held at a local welcome center
GLEN JEAN, WV (WOAY) - An annual fundraiser that the Alzheimer's Association has been hosting for over 20 years, the Walk to End Alzheimer's...
Kyle Petty’s Charity Ride Revival makes a stop in the New...
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WOAY) - Former NASCAR racer Kyle Petty made a visit to the Canyon Rim Visitor Center in the New River Gorge National...
Fayette Institute of Technology students recognized for projects in national competitions
OAK HILL, WV (WOAY) - "It still hasn't quite registered."
Aubrey Sparks is still in shock. He and fellow Fayette Institute of Technology Pre-Engineering student...
Gauley Bridge Elementary School targeted for closure
GAULEY BRIDGE, WV (WOAY) - A Fayette County school may be closing its doors at the end of this school year.
The Fayette County Board...
Oyler Avenue Bridge reopens after more than a month of construction
OAK HILL, WV (WOAY) - A bridge in Oak Hill reopens to the public after it was closed for more than a month.
The Oyler...
Freefolk Brewery hosts PBS cooking show and professional Morgantown chef
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WOAY) - The Freefolk Brewery in Fayetteville is being transformed into the set of a PBS cooking show, Culinary Concert, and is...
Week 4: Lincoln County @ Oak Hill
OAK HILL, WV (WOAY) - Check out highlights from Friday’s Week 4 matchup between Lincoln County & Oak Hill!
Two local residents win big in the “Do it for Babydog”...
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WOAY) - It was a life-changing day for several people in Southern West Virginia, thanks to Gov. Jim Justice's "Do It For...
‘It feels irresponsible’: Officials react to decision to move forward with...
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WOAY) - "Bridge Day will move forward."
That’s the decision from the Bridge Day Commission to go ahead with Bridge Day 2021. But...
Fayette County sees record amount of COVID-19 cases over the last...
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - One county sees its worst week of COVID-19 spread since the pandemic began.
Fayette County reports 333 new COVID-19 cases...
New River Region Walk to End Alzheimer’s coming up this month
WEST VIRGINIA (WOAY) - The yearly Walk to End Alzheimer’s is coming up soon.Â
The annual event is a way to show support to those...
Prosecuting Drugged Drivers Course being held at Adventures on the Gorge
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WOAY) - Adventures on the Gorge is host to the West Virginia Prosecuting Attorneys Institute for its fourth annual Prosecuting a Drugged...
Local businesses affected by worker shortage
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WOAY) - Businesses all over the nation have had issues finding employees in recent months. The US Chamber of Commerce has even...
National Park Service offers safety tips after Fayette County rock climbing...
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WOAY) - It's about a half mile up the Butcher Branch trail where someone fell nearly 50 feet rock climbing on Sunday...
Ace Adventure Resort sees record breaking start to Gauley Season
MINDEN, WV (WOAY) - One outdoor resort sees a record breaking start to one of the most popular seasons of the year.
Ace Adventure Resort...
Bridge Day Chili Cook-Off canceled due to the surge in COVID-19...
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WOAY) - The decision was made to cancel the 12th annual Bridge Day Chili Cook-Off after the growing surge in COVID-19 numbers...
Grandparents honored with resources and entertainment at an event celebrating National...
OAK HILL, WV (WOAY) - The special role grandparents play is being honored through a National Grandparent's Day celebration at The Hive in downtown Oak...
One person injured after falling roughly 40 ft. in Fayette County
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WOAY) - One person is injured after falling nearly 40 feet while rock climbing yesterday.
Dispatchers tell us it happened at approximately 3:50...
Adventures On! Freedom Festival continues, honors September 11th
GLEN JEAN, WV (WOAY) - Before a National Championship bike race begins at the Adventures On! Freedom Festival, host Tim Cottor and participants take...
Adopt a Duck! The First Ever Rubber Ducky Dash is Saturday!
GLEN JEAN, WV (WOAY) - Five thousand rubber ducks will be released on Saturday at the Summit Bechtel Reserve! Adopt yours TODAY at unitedwayswv.org...
Health officials share updated COVID-19 contact tracing guidelines
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - As COVID-19 cases continue to increase, one county is stressing contact tracing more than ever.
Fayette County health officials say...
Fayette County preparing for booster shot approval
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - The third vaccine booster shot could be nearing approval in Fayette County.
The Fayette County Health Department received guidance this...
Oak Hill City Manager says festival staff & volunteers likely had...
OAK HILL, WV (WOAY) - The City of Oak Hill's 22nd annual Oak Leaf Festival returned with the same excitement and familiar community.
"You just...
