Tag: Fayette County
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...
BREAKING: Bridge Day still set, but BASE-jumping cancelled!
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Bridge Day is still set for Oct. 16, but BASE-jumping is cancelled.
The Bridge Day Commission met Wednesday afternoon at...
Fayette County man pleads guilty to sex offense against a minor
CHARLESTON, WV (WOAY) – A Fayette County man pleads guilty to attempted enticement of a minor to engage in illegal sexual activity.
Christopher Lee Foster,...
Four people behind bars on felony charges in Fayette County
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Four people are behind bars on felony charges in Fayette County.
Police say they stopped a car on Rt. 19...
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...
Fayette County woman admits she was paid for trafficking teen
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Federal prosecutors say a West Virginia woman has pleaded guilty to a child sex trafficking conspiracy in which she was...
14 subjects apprehended during warrant drive in Fayette County
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Multiple people with outstanding felony warrants are apprehended during a warrant drive in Fayette County.
This week, several subjects with...
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...
U.S. Marshals on the hunt for alleged child molester last seen...
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Have you seen this man? U.S. Marshals are searching for an alleged child molester that has ties to West...
Fate of Bridge Day 2021 to be decided today
UPDATE (WOAY) - Bridge Day 2021 Decision Expected Today!
The Bridge Day Commission meets this afternoon to decide whether to keep the longstanding annual tradition...
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.
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...
