Tag: McDowell County
Welch DMV Regional Office will not conduct Driver Skills test this...
Charleston, WV (WOAY) - Due to festival setup and road closures for the CoalTown Fall festival, the Welch Division of Motor Vehicles Regional Office...
Remains of West Virginia Soldier killed during Korean War to be...
Fort Knox, KY (WOAY) - Arlington National Cemetery will inter the remains of a soldier killed during the Korean War on September 2. Army...
Capito, Manchin announce wastewater infrastructure support for McDowell, Raleigh Counties through...
Charleston, WV (WOAY) - U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of...
McDowell County woman facing charges for second degree murder and wanton...
Panther, West Virginia (WOAY) - Angelia B. Dotson,53, of Panther, WV, is facing charges of second-degree murder and two counts of wanton endangerment.
According to...
Governor Jim Justice breaks ground on new section of Coalfields Expressway
Welch, WV (WOAY)- Governor Justice and West Virginia Department of Transportation officials held a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the beginning of road work that...
Renaissance Village opens its doors to teachers, professionals, and revitalization in...
WELCH, WV (WOAY) - The Renaissance Village officially opened up its doors in Welch Friday.
Leaders and supporters of Reconnecting McDowell, including Governor Jim...
Governor Justice and team hold first “Pup Rally” to introduce new...
WELCH, WV (WOAY) - In an effort to bring comfort to kids in need, a therapy dog has made its way over to Welch...
McDowell County teacher’s family receives big unclaimed property check
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The family of a deceased West Virginia teacher has received an unclaimed property check of more than $151,000.
State Treasurer Riley...
People of Welch honor Veteran’s Day with the 103rd annual parade
WELCH, WV (WOAY) - People lined the streets of Welch on the 11th day of the 11th month of the year for the 103rd...
Welch Rehab Center forced to limit capacity due to COVID-19
WELCH, WV (WOAY) - The rise in COVID-19 cases is hurting capacity for more than just hospitals.
The HOPE Rehabilitation Center in McDowell County is...
School changes in Southern West Virginia for the upcoming week
SOUTHERN WEST VIRGINIA (WOAY) - Several schools are experiencing changes for this upcoming week.
As reported last week, Mercer County Schools will be remote learning...
New details released about fatal fire in McDowell County
HAVACO, WV (WOAY) - A fire turns deadly in the Havaco area of McDowell County.
The West Virginia State Fire Marshall's Office responded to the...
WVU President, students, faculty visit Welch on 2021 Country Roads Tour
WELCH, WV (WOAY) - Most of the West Virginia University students and staff that you're watching get off of this trolley aren't from Southern...
New trolley in Welch set to improve public transportation
WELCH, WV (WOAY) - The City of Welch gets a boost in its public transportation.
A new trolley was purchased this week to transport both...
Welch students awarded $2,500 grant in “My Home Town is Cool”...
WELCH, WV (WOAY) - Four Welch students are awarded money to grow their business.
"The County Perk" coffee shop entered the "My Home Town is...
Texas Youth Group helping renovate three buildings in Welch
WELCH, WV (WOAY) - The former Welch Hospice Offices is being cleared out this week, making way for a church.
Barbara Lawson with United...
Historic coal mining reenactment coming to McDowell County
WELCH, WV (WOAY) - A reenactment of a 100-year old war is coming to McDowell County.
"Terror of the Tug" will depict the events...
Dispatchers confirm train derailment in McDowell County
McDOWELL COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - A train is derailed in McDowell County.
Details are very limited, but dispatch confirms that a Norfolk Southern train derailed...
Gary Police hosting “Father’s Fair” for Father’s Day weekend
GARY, WV (WOAY) - The city of Gary is hosting a "Father's Fair," in honor of Father's Day weekend.
There will be events Friday-Sunday...
Success of Coalfields Cookoff offers glimpse of potential for economic growth...
WELCH, WV (WOAY) - McDowell Street in downtown Welch was anything but quiet this past weekend.
Around 5,000 people in town for the West...
Second annual police memorial service held in Gary, West Virginia
GARY, WV (WOAY) - The second annual Gary Police Memorial service was held beside city hall.
The service included an emergency vehicle procession through the...
Local Man Becomes Oldest Organ Donor in the United States
MCDOWELL COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Cecil Lockhart was born and raised in McDowell county and was known by his larger than life personality.
Mr....
Local high school students witness weather balloon launch
MCDOWELL COUNTY, (WOAY) - With a slight breeze outside Thursday made for the perfect conditions to launch a weather balloon.
Students at Mount View High...
McDowell County educators take part in training on human trafficking
WELCH, WV (WOAY) - Educators in McDowell County get a chance to learn about human trafficking and how to spot it.
It's part of...
Welch residents can voice flooding/infrastructure concerns at upcoming meeting
WELCH, WV (WOAY) - Welch residents have the opportunity to voice concerns about flooding and infrastructure at an upcoming meeting.
Welch, the county seat of...
