Tag: Fayette County
Twenty underserved West Virginia communities selected for Rural Partners Network
Washington, DC (WOAY) - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack and Ambassador Susan Rice announce the expansion of the Rural Partners Network...
Career fair held for elementary school students at Fayetteville PK-8
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WOAY) - An event organized by the Student Support Team, around 600 kids attended a career fair at Fayetteville PK-8.
It was...
Fayette County candidates and voters attend meet and greet, hearing and...
OAK HILL, WV (WOAY) - Voices were heard and issues were unpacked during a meet the candidates' event.
On Tuesday, November 1, approximately one week...
Local sheriffs discuss safety amid trick-or-treat 2022
BECKLEY, FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WOAY) - Halloween can't all be about tricks and treats without safety first.
As kids and their families go out for...
Victor man facing sexual assault charges in Fayette County
Fayette County, WV (WOAY) - A Victor man is facing felony charges in Fayette county following an investigation into a sexual assault case.
Deputies launched...
First responders from all over make their way to the gorge...
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WOAY) - Launching out from the banks of the Lower New River, rescue teams from all over are learning how to save...
One Tank Trip: Witches Paddle
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WOAY) - You may not really get to see witches riding through the air on broomsticks, but if you go down to...
New River Primary students get to learn about exotic animals during...
OAK HILL, WV (WOAY) - Barn Hill Preserve, a wildlife conservation and education organization, set up at New River Primary for a day.
It...
Attorney General Morrisey’s mobile office to visit across West Virginia in...
Charleston, WV (WOAY) - West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announces representatives from his office will meet with West Virginians in November to discuss...
West Virginia Democratic Party responds to Fayette County Delegate quid pro...
Charleston, WV (WOAY) - The West Virginia Democratic party makes a statement in response to the sexual harassment allegations against Delegate Austin Haynes.
The party...
West Virginia delegate faces quid pro quo sexual harassment allegations; Opponent...
Oak Hill, WV (WOAY) - West Virginia Delegate Austin Haynes from Fayette County faces allegations of Quid Pro Quo sexual harassment.
According to Lootpress, who...
Fayette Nursing & Rehabilitation Center employee recognized by statewide association
Fayetteville, WV (WOAY) - The West Virginia Activity Professional Association (APA) honored Linda Laughery with the 2022 David Scarberry award at the organization's annual...
Mountaineer Food Bank hosting several food giveaways this week
Oak Hill, WV (WOAY) - Mountaineer Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry is hosting several food giveaways this week across West Virginia. The giveaways start...
Oak Hill man convicted of felony sexual assault
Oak Hill, WV (WOAY) - Court officials convict Chad M. Eldredge, 36, Oak Hill, of Second-Degree Sexual Assault, following a two-day jury trial.
Last February,...
One person dead after residential fire in Fayette County
Oak Hill, WV (WOAY) - Fayette County Sheriff's Department reports one person dead following a house fire on Okey L Patteson Road.
At approximately 1:30...
Fayette County Humane Society to manage local Animal Shelter
Fayette County, WV (WOAY) - The Fayette County Commission votes unanimously to work with the new Fayette County Humane Society to manage the County's...
Fayette County Sheriffs recognize 2022 Incite Hope award recipients
Fayette County, WV (WOAY) - Sheriff Mike Fridley and Fayette County Sheriff's Office congratulates the 2022 recipients of the Incite Hope award presented by...
TSA catches loaded firearm during security screening at Yeager Airport
Charleston, WV (WOAY) - Police cited a Fayette County man on weapons charges after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Yeager Airport found a loaded...
Emergency service teams prep for Bridge Day, focuses on keeping the...
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WOAY) - Some of the soul contributors of emergency service at Bridge Day since its inauguration 42 years ago, Jan Care Ambulance...
Manchin and Capito announce over $4 million in grant funding from...
HARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) announce multiple grants totaling $4,031,309 from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC).
The...
Winners selected in fifth annual State Fire Marshall Fire Safety Poster...
Charleston, WV (WOAY) - The West Virginia Department of Homeland Security announces the Fifth Annual State Fire Marshal Fire Safety Poster Contest winners.
Out of...
Mister Bee Potato Chips to introduce new bag promoting New River...
Glen Jean, WV (WOAY) - Mister Bee's Potato Chips will unveil a new 5-ounce bag design featuring the New River Gorge region, national park...
Fayette County Sheriff’s Department welcome their newest K9
Fayette County, WV (WOAY) - Sheriff Mike Fridley welcomes Fayette County's newest K9 officer, Ulkan, a 16-month-old German Short-Haired Pointer.
K9 Ulkan comes to West...
New River Health Fayette County complex now receiving patients, anticipates a...
OAK HILL, WV (WOAY) - The new New River Health facility has finally opened up its doors to patients.
After the former K-Mart at...
WVDOT to host hiring events across West Virginia
Charleston, WV (WOAY) - The West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) will begin hosting hiring events for equipment operators and safety workers in ten...
