Tag: McDowell County
McDowell County schools to provide list of suggested school supply items...
McDowell County, WV (WOAY)- Over the past few years, school supplies for students have been generously covered by COVID-19 stimulus funding in some counties....
McDowell County Sheriffs asking for community’s assistance in locating man connected...
McDowell County, WV (WOAY)- The McDowell County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a man connected to a death investigation.
Authorities...
Court Street in McDowell County closed to through traffic for road...
McDowell County, WV (WOAY) - Heads up, drivers in McDowell County
A temporary road closure may affect your commute.
Route 16/35, also known as Court...
County transfers control of Stevens Correctional Facility to the West Virginia...
Welch,WV (WOAY)- Nearly two decades ago, Stevens Correctional Facility opened its doors, part of a County effort to bring good-paying jobs to the region....
WVDCR to host hiring event at Stevens Correctional Center in Welch...
Welch, WV (WOAY)-If you're looking for a career in public safety, listen up!
The West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation (WVDCR) is hosting...
City of Welch to host July 4th Beach Bash
Welch, WV (WOAY)- Get ready to celebrate the Fourth of July, Coal Town style!
The city of Welch invites you to its Beach Bash on...
Mountaineer Food Bank hosting giveaways in Fayette and McDowell Counties on...
West Virginia (WOAY) - The Mountaineer Food Bank has two giveaways scheduled for Tuesday, June 24.
The first pantry will be in Fayette County at...
4th Annual Coalfields Cookoff returns to McDowell County on June 6-7
Welch, WV (WOAY)- The 4th annual Coalfields Cookoff kicks off on Friday, June 6-7 in McDowell County.
The event, hosted in the city of Welch...
McDowell County Sheriffs seeking shoplifting suspect
McDowell County, WV (WOAY) - The McDowell County Sheriff's Office is seeking a suspect and is requesting the public's assistance.
Authorities have active arrest...
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Bradshaw to close permanently on May...
Bradshaw, WV (WOAY)—The FEMA disaster recovery center in McDowell County is closed for Memorial Day and will close permanently on Thursday, May 29, at...
FEMA honors beloved McDowell County business owner for his outstanding support...
RODERFIELD, W.Va. (WOAY) - A West Virginia hardware store owner is being honored by FEMA, not for what they sell, but for the space...
Select McDowell County Schools on soft lockdown out of an abundance...
McDowell County, WV (WOAY)- McDowell County schools are currently under a soft lockdown at the Career and Technical College, Welch Elementary School, Kimball Elementary...
Mountaineer Food Bank stopping in McDowell County on May 27
War, WV (WOAY)—The Mountaineer Food Bank will host a food giveaway in McDowell County on Tuesday, May 27.
The mobile pantry will be at a...
Suspect faces multiple charges following two vehicle collision that resulted in...
Welch, WV (WOAY)- Two people are dead, one is seriously injured, and another is facing charges following a fatal car accident in McDowell County.
According...
Mountaineer Food Bank to host food giveaways in Greenbrier and McDowell...
West Virginia (WOAY)- The Mountaineer Food Bank will host two food pantries in our viewing area this upcoming week.
The first will be in...
McDowell County Schools host Staycation week for students starting April 21
McDowell County, WV (WOAY)- McDowell County Schools has something special planned for students this spring break.
Since the spring break days are now instructional time...
McDowell County to host countywide volunteer litter sweep on April 12
McDowell County, WV (WOAY)-McDowell County is looking for volunteers for a countywide litter sweep on Saturday, April 12.
The McDowell section of the West Virginia...
Workforce WV temporarily relocates McDowell County office
Welch, WV (WOAY)- The McDowell County Workforce WV Office has temporarily relocated.
Following February’s floods, the Welch office is now located at the Stevens Correctional...
Renters may be eligible for FEMA individual assistance from February floods
West Virginia (WOAY)—West Virginia renters who experienced losses due to the winter floods in February may be eligible for disaster recovery assistance from FEMA...
Mountaineer Food Bank to host food giveaway in McDowell County on...
War, WV (WOAY)—The Mountaineer Food Bank will host a food giveaway in McDowell County on Tuesday, March 25.
The mobile pantry will be at a...
Disaster Unemployment Assistance benefits now available for communities impacted by February’s...
West Virginia (WOAY)- Governor Morrisey and Workforce West Virginia announce disaster unemployment assistance benefits are available to qualifying individuals living or working in McDowell,...
Mountaineer Food Bank hosting food giveaways in McDowell and Raleigh Counties...
West Virginia (WOAY)—The Mountaineer Food Bank is hosting giveaways in our viewing area this week.
The first giveaway will be in McDowell County on Tuesday,...
StepStone Family & Youth Services to kick off blanket drive on...
West Virginia (WOAY)- With frigid temperatures in the air and the winter season in full effect, StepStone Family & Youth Services of West Virginia...
Early voting begins for Welch’s excess levy election
Welch, WV (WOAY)- Early voting begins today in Welch to vote on an excess levy that has been in effect for over 50 years.
The...
West Virginia State Police to conduct sobriety checkpoint in McDowell County...
Welch, WV (WOAY)- The West Virginia State Police (WVSP) will conduct a sobriety checkpoint in McDowell County on Wednesday, December 4.
The checkpoint will...

























