Tag: Fayette County

Starting August 31, the school is using a new text-based system that will alert parents when their child is absent. Parents can reply by text to confirm an absence, provide a reason, ask questions, or even send a photo of a parent or doctor’s note. #FayetteCounty #WOAY

The sale will run from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the annex behind the historic Oak Hill School on 140 School Street. There will be at least 35 James Patterson novels available, many in nearly new condition, along with fiction, classics, romance, westerns, children's books, cookbooks, crafts, history, mysteries, and thrillers. #FayetteCounty #WOAY

Kessinger says the city has faced financial challenges from the buyout for years. According to a statement from the Mayor, the properties are subject to federal deed restrictions, with Fayette County holding the restricted deeds. The buyout also reportedly eliminated about 102 water and sewer customers, while the city remained responsible for debt on the sewer system built to serve the area. #FayetteCounty #WOAY

Applications are due by noon on September 15. The commission says it is only accepting applications at this time. After applications are received, the commission will determine at a public meeting whether assistance will be provided and how much eligible applicants may receive. #FayetteCounty #WOAY

Vest brings more than 40 years of public safety and administrative experience to the legislature, including more than three decades with the West Virginia corrections system. He retired in 2022 as Acting Administrator and Superintendent of the Beckley Correctional Center. Vest also served as Deputy Warden and Associate Warden of Security at Mount Olive Correctional Complex, where he oversaw operations, budgets and personnel. #WOAY

The evening will feature a new documentary portrait of Oliver, exploring her life, her work and her close connection to the natural world. Guests are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket, bug spray, water and a light layer for after dark. The gathering begins at dusk. #FayetteCounty #WOAY

The organization will be in Fayette County on Tuesday, August 25, at the old Mount Hope High School and Heritage Center. They will also be in Kanawha County on Tuesday at the belle church of the Nazarene. Then on Wednesday, August 26, the pantry stops in Greenbrier County at Renick Park. Finally, on Thursday, August 27, there will be a giveaway in McDowell County at Kingdom Kids Mission. All giveaways take place from 10:00 am to 11:30 am while supplies last. #WOAY

The Fayette County Office of Emergency Management is providing free hot meals and water daily from 12:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Robson Freewill Baptist Church. Portable showers, internet access, device charging, and flood cleanup supplies are also available.  The Sheriff’s Department is delivering food and water to residents cut off by the collapsed road in Mulberry Fork, while the county organizes volunteers to help until the road can be repaired.  Cleanup supplies are also available at the Armstrong Creek Volunteer Fire Department, Pax Town Hall and the Fayette County 911 Center in Fayetteville.  #FayetteCounty #WOAY

U.S. Attorney Moore Capito says a federal grand jury indicted 36-year-old David Elliott Pritt on charges of sexual exploitation of a child, coercion and enticement of a child, and witness tampering.  According to the indictment, the alleged offenses occurred between March 2024 and January 2026 and involved a minor female and the use of the internet and cellular networks.  #FayetteCounty #WOAY

The Beckley Dream Center, in partnership with United Way of Southern West Virginia, will be set up at Robson Free Will Baptist Church, providing free hot meals and hot showers for those affected by the flooding. The event kicks off at noon. Shower and hygiene packets, bottled water, and cleaning supplies will also be available while supplies last. #FayetteCounty #WOAY

The entrepreneurs represent businesses from across southern West Virginia, including Mariposa Hollow in Glen Morgan, Hinton Outfitters, Kraken Glass N Crafts, Sunbeams and Moonshine Creations, The Wooly Gorge, and Wild and Untamed Things.  #FayetteCounty #WOAY

The closure along Fayette Station Road has been extended from Teay's Landing on the north side to the beginning of the two-way section on the south side.  Park officials say they're working with the West Virginia Division of Highways to address the issues.  Cunard Road has multiple active slides and downed trees, making both river access and the Brooklyn Campground inaccessible.  #FayetteCounty #WOAY

Flood cleanup can lead to cuts, puncture wounds, and other injuries. If you’re due for a tetanus vaccine, you may need a Tdap or Td booster. Hepatitis A vaccination may also be recommended for people at increased risk, particularly when flooding affects sanitation or exposes people to contaminated water or sewage. #FayetteCounty #WOAY

Oak Hill City Manager Tyler Bragg, along with Kyle Hobbs, Nick Milam, P.J. Elder, Fayetteville city employee Mark Reed, Sonny Milam, Central Excavating owner John Legg, and Noah Miller all came together to help plate the bridge leading to the Fayette County Animal Shelter. The shelter says their work has created a temporary way for employees to safely move animals across the bridge on foot. #FayetteCounty #WOAY

All proceeds will benefit Friends of New River Gorge National Park and Preserve and its efforts to support park priorities, education, research, and visitor experiences. Doors and bar service open at 6:30 p.m., with local food vendors on site. #FayetteCounty #WOAY

Veterans and their families are invited to the free event to learn about mental health counseling, VA benefits and claims assistance, employment and educational resources, housing and community programs, and other support organizations. And if you arrive hungry, they will be serving hot dogs. #FayetteCounty #WOAY

Hosted by the Fayette Prevention Coalition, the free event runs from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Oak Hill Amphitheater. There will be food trucks, lawn games, free haircuts, school supplies, clothing, community resources, and a collaborative painting project. #FayetteCounty #WOAY

The 3.2-mile trail in the Thurmond-Minden area will be closed for approximately 16 months while crews complete upgrades. The project includes a new parking area, restroom, picnic area, repairs to five historic railroad trestles, and a full trail rehabilitation. #FayetteCounty #WOAY

Shelter employees say they arrived in the morning on Tuesday, August 4, to find what appeared to be a large box covered with a sheet. When they looked closer, they discovered a dog crate containing two dogs left partially in the roadway. #FayetteCounty #WOAY

Applicants must have at least five years of progressively responsible senior-level management experience in a governmental organization.  The selected candidate will oversee strategic planning, manage the city's multi-million-dollar budget, and supervise most full-time city departments.  #FayetteCounty #WOAY

The checkpoint will be at Route 16 in Oak Hill between State Street and Ridgewood Avenue on Thursday, August 13, from 6:00 pm to midnight. #FayetteCounty #WOAY

The club will host a relief supply drive on Sunday, July 26, from noon until 4:00 p.m. in the middle parking lot of the Fayette County Board of Education in Fayetteville.   Needed donations include cleaning supplies, extension cords, fans, air mattresses, paper products, non-perishable food, sports drinks, trash bags, mops, brooms, shovels, and disinfecting wipes.   #FayetteCounty #WOAY

A food pantry and school supply drive, along with a fundraiser for House of Delegates candidate Mat Anderson, will be held Sunday, July 26, from 2:00 until 6:00 p.m. at Free Folk Brewery in Hico. The free community event will feature live music from Alabaster Boxer, Never Zero, and Whiskey & Wine, along with face painting, cornhole, and popcorn. #FayetteCounty #WOAY

H20 Ministries is having a clothing giveaway on Wednesday, July 22, at the Mt Hope Baptist Temple at 406 Main Street.  The event runs from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, and everyone is welcome to attend.  #FayeteCounty #WOAY

Adults who live in Fayette, Nicholas, Raleigh, or Summers counties are invited to take part in a short, anonymous survey focused on tourism, outdoor recreation, and quality of life.  The survey is part of a partnership between WVU Extension, the Fayetteville, New River Gorge, and Visit Southern West Virginia Convention and Visitor Bureaus.  Officials say the feedback will help tourism leaders and community decision-makers better understand local perspectives and guide future tourism development.  #FayetteCounty #NicholasCounty #RaleighCounty #SummersCounty #WOAY