Tag: Fayette County

Pride summer camp will take place at the Outpost NRG and will feature live music, drag performances, local vendors, food trucks, crafts, games, and other camp-inspired activities. Organizers say the all-ages daytime event will include kickball, hangout spaces, s'mores, and family-friendly entertainment throughout the day. #FayetteCounty #WOAY

A road closure is scheduled beginning on June 30 at County Route 8/1 Dempsey Road at milepost 3.00 for a bridge structure replacement.  The closure will begin at 7:00 a.m. and continue until 5:00 p.m. each day through July 10.  #FayetteCounty #WOAY

Paula McCutcheon will teach participants how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose and provide information about life-saving intervention techniques.  Attendees will also receive free naloxone spray kits while supplies last.  #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 City of Mount Hope has been planning to develop a new RV park on flood buyout property, with construction set to begin later this year. Reporter Jonathan Schwitzerlette attended Tuesday's town hall meeting to see the reactions and concerns of Mount Hope's citizens. #FayetteCounty #WOAY

Applicants can attend this afternoon from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Fayette County Board of Education Central Office Building.   Officials say on-site interviews will be available for a variety of substitute opportunities, including teacher aides, cooks, custodians, secretaries, and teachers.   #FayetteCounty #WOAY

The hike, guided by local expert Mitchell Dech, is all about spotting and foraging for wild edible plants, trees, buds, and flowers that grow in our region.  The hike will be about 2 miles, and participants are encouraged to wear good shoes for moderate hiking, bring a cloth bag or basket for harvesting, and wear appropriate clothes for whatever the weather brings, as it will take place rain or shine.  #FayetteCounty #WOAY

The Beckley Vet Center will be stationed in the parking lot of the Oak Hill Church of the Nazarene on Wednesday, June 10, from 10:00 am to noon.   The center provides free, confidential help for veterans, service members, and their families in a non-medical setting.   #FayetteCounty #WOAY

The award recognizes individuals, businesses, organizations, and groups that demonstrate outstanding civic pride and dedication to improving the community.  Nomination forms must be submitted by June 12. #FayetteCounty #WOAY

Organizers invite community members to bring gently used clothing to trade for new-to-them items while promoting sustainable fashion. Any clothing left over at the end of the event will be donated to the Helping Hands Community Resource Center to support local families in need. #FayetteCounty #WOAY

Registration closes today for the race, which takes place Friday, June 5, at the Wolf Creek Trails with start and finish lines located at Bridge Brew Works. Participants will take on a scenic course through rolling trails and wooded terrain while enjoying some of the area's natural beauty. #FayetteCounty #WOAY

The Fayetteville Fire Department says crews were called around 11:30 a.m. after a 23-year-old man suffered a broken leg while climbing in the Fern Creek area near the New River. Initial reports placed the victim near Miller's Folly Rapid, but rescuers later determined he was located between a quarter and a half mile up a steep section of Fern Creek.  #FayetteCounty #WOAY

Founder of NRG Video Production, Liz Love, says she is transitioning away from client-based video work and building an audience-first media platform centered around storytelling in the New River Gorge region. #Fayette County #WOAY

Applicants can attend on Saturday, June 6, from 9:00 a.m. until noon, or Monday, June 8, from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Fayette County Board of Education Central Office Building. Officials say on-site interviews will be available for a variety of substitute opportunities, including teacher aides, cooks, custodians, secretaries, and teachers.  #FayetteCounty #WOAY

Seating will be limited, with each graduate receiving four tickets for gymnasium seating and two overflow tickets for the auditorium.  Tickets can be picked up by students or parents today at the school’s front doors. Officials are asking families to make every effort to pick up tickets before 1:00 p.m.  #FayetteCounty #WOAY

The market operates on Thursday in Oak Hill from noon to 6:00 pm on Virginia Street beside the DHHR building. The market also operates on Saturdays in Fayetteville from 8:00 am to 12:30 on West Wiseman Avenue in the courthouse parking lot. #FayetteCounty #WOAY

The 16-hour course is designed for hikers, campers, outdoor group leaders, and anyone spending time in the backcountry. Participants will learn basic emergency response and assessment skills, treatment for musculoskeletal and soft tissue injuries, environmental emergencies, survival skills and medical emergencies.  #FayetteCounty #WOAY

The three-hour event will feature three panel discussions focused on different housing challenges facing the region. Panel one will focus on recovery housing barriers, panel two will address workforce housing challenges, and panel three will center on housing policy.  #FayetteCounty #WOAY

The mobile unit from WVU Medicine and the WVU Cancer Institute will be at New River Health in Oak Hill on Friday, May 22, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Screenings are billed to insurance when available, but financial assistance is offered for those who qualify. Since 2009, Bonnie's Bus has provided more than 34,000 screenings across West Virginia, helping detect more than 200 cases of breast cancer. Appointments are required, and a physician's order is needed. #FayetteCounty #WOAY

Organizers are now looking for vendors offering everything from fresh fruits and vegetables to baked goods, handmade crafts, flowers, canned goods, and food trucks. There is no vendor fee, and booth spaces will be available on a first-come, first-served basis with both indoor and outdoor options. #FayetteCounty #WOAY

Sheriff Jess McMullen reports that deputies responded near the intersection of Coles Road and Deepwater Mountain Road, where investigators say a white Honda Ridgeline traveled off the roadway and onto nearby railroad tracks. Officials say the vehicle struck and damaged railroad property and signage before overturning into a creek. Emergency responders worked to free the driver, who became trapped inside the vehicle. #FayetteCounty #WOAY

This Sunday is the Annual Distinguished Gentleman's Ride through the Fayetteville area. WOAY caught up with the host to help raise awareness for men's health. #FayetteCounty #WOAY

On Monday, May 18, El Bandido in Oak Hill is hosting a charity night from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm.  10% of the night's proceeds will help fund registration fees to send Olympic athletes Steven Bragg and Thomas Nutter to the games in Minnesota this June.  #FayetteCounty #WOAY

The center provides free, confidential help for Veterans, service members, and their families in a non-medical setting. Services include counseling for depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and the psychological effects of military sexual trauma. The center also assists with accessing support from the Department of Veterans Affairs and connects attendees with available community resources. Claim specialist Bill Elkins from the Disabled American Veterans Association will be on the scene assisting with claims. #FayetteCounty #WOAY

The event will feature bowling, cornhole, food, auction items, and family fun, all while raising money to support AWAY’s mission.  Two bowling sessions are available, from 12:30 to 2:45 p.m and again from 3:00 to 5:30.  Adult tickets are $ 25, children ages 7 to 12 are $ 12, and kids 6 and under get in free.  #FayetteCounty #WOAY