Tag: Fayette County
Local fire department receives first doses of COVID-19 vaccine
MOUNT HOPE, WV (WOAY) - Mount Hope firefighters and EMS personnel receive their first doses of the coronavirus vaccine.
The Fayette County Health Department administered...
Fayette Co. Health Dep. begins day one of COVID-19 vaccinations
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WOAY) - WOAY is keeping track of the news surrounding COVID-19 as vaccines begin to roll out statewide.Â
As of Wednesday, the Fayette...
Heavy ice, snowfall can cause power outages
WEST VIRGNIA (WOAY) Wednesday evening into Thursday morning, some areas could see some harsh winter weather.
The StormWatch team forecasts some overnight sleet for areas...
Long exposure to cold could be dangerous
OAK HILL, WV (WOAY) - With snow on the ground, your kids may be ready to have fun building snowmen and sledding down the...
Medical Professional details experience receiving first dosage of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
OAK HILL, WV (WOAY) - "This is the way we're going to get out of this. It's going to be developing immunity to this...
Fayette County Park add new pieces to Chirstmas light display
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WOAY) - Fayette County Park has been spreading holiday cheer with its drive-thru lights display, and now the park has added even...
Oak Hill council appoints Dave Perry to vacant council seat
OAK HILL, WV (WOAY) - Last night, Oak Hill council members welcomed a new member.Â
At last night’s meeting, the board voted on four candidates...
Plateau Medical Center becomes first medical facility in Fayette County to...
OAK HILL, WV (WOAY) - Plateau Medical Center in Oak Hill became the first medical facility in Fayette County to administer the Pfizer vaccine...
Church hosts drive-thru live nativity scene
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WOAY) - This weekend and next weekend, if you follow the Christmas star, you'll find baby Jesus.
Kaymoor Community Church puts on its...
Local alternative metal band working on new album
GLEN JEAN, WV (WOAY) - A local metal band is preparing to release a new album.Â
MX The American has been creating alternative metal music...
Donation to dog park made in slain officer’s memory
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WOAY) - Fayetteville is one step closer to having a dog park thanks to a friend of the late officer Cassie Johnson.
After...
Confirmed case of COVID-19 at Oak Hill High School
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WOAY)- A positive case of COVID-19 has been confirmed at Oak Hill High School.
The school will be on remote learning on...
Sen. Stephen Baldwin named minority leader
CHARLESTON, WV (WOAY) - State Senator Stephen Baldwin was selected to be the next minority leader.
"My approach is we're going to fight the good...
West Virginia Division of Highways prepares for winter weather
OAK HILL, WV (WOAY) - West Virginia Division of Highways crews around the state are preparing personnel and equipment for the upcoming Winter Weather.Â
DOH...
Fayette County Schools releases plan for the upcoming week
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Fayette County Schools has released their plan for the school schedule for the upcoming week.
However, this is prior to...
Fayette County “should be OK” when it comes to Chemours explosion
BELLE, WV (WOAY) - Kanawha County residents were left shaken by last night's explosion while some Fayette County residents wonder how an explosion could...
New River Humane Society partners with Jordan’s Way Charities for animal...
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WOAY) - New River Humane Society hosted a fundraiser Wednesday at its animal control center.
Kris Rotonda, Founder and President of Jordan's...
WWII veteran celebrates 97th birthday with a parade
OAK HILL, WV (WOAY) - A local church celebrated a member's 97th birthday today.
The Oak Hill Baptist Church has done a variety of things...
Fayette Trail Coalition sees huge influx of volunteers in recent weeks
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WOAY) - The Fayette Trail Coalition has been seeing a huge amount of volunteers.
Associates with the trail coalition say that on average...
This week marks National Influenza Vaccination Week
MOUNT HOPE, WV (WOAY) - December 6-12 marks National Influenza Vaccination Week.
This week is an annual observance to remind everyone that there’s still time...
Mount Hope residents lose everything in fire weeks before Christmas
MOUNT HOPE, WV (WOAY) - On December 7th, a house in Mount Hope was completely destroyed by a fire.Â
“It was in flames, the animals...
A Mount Hope resident wants guardrail put up on road that...
MOUNT HOPE, WV (WOAY) - A Mount Hope resident is asking for extra safety measures on a road that has a steep cliff. Â
Resident Cynthia...
Superintendent discusses schedule changes for Fayette County students this week
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WOAY) - Monday's snow day causing remote learning will result in a change for Fayette County's School schedule through the rest of...
Fayette County Schools goes fully remote for Monday due to winter...
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WOAY) - Fayette County decided to have a fully remote learning day today due to winter weather conditions.
After being remote on...
Friends and family gather at vigil for Oak Hill teen Azareyiah...
OAK HILL, WV (WOAY) - A vigil is held for Azareyiah Mitchell, a teenager from Oak Hill who was tragically killed.Â
17-year-old Azareyiah Mitchell went...
