Tag: McDowell County
Steven’s Correctional Facility on lockdown as COVID-19 cases surge
MCDOWELL COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - More than half of the population at Steven's Correctional Facility in McDowell County have tested positive for COVID-19.
According to...
Gary bridge under construction has estimated completion date
GARY, WV (WOAY) - A bridge in Gary that has been worked on for two years has an estimated completion date.
The bridge lies...
Welch celebrates 102nd annual Veteran’s Day Parade
WELCH, WV (WOAY) - "As you look up and down the streets, you'll see these signs that have veteran's pictures on them. And those...
Welch Market holds festival following Veteran’s Day Parade
WELCH, WV (WOAY) - The Welch Market held a celebration today following the Veteran's Day Parade.
There were various booths and vendors set up...
“Renaissance Village” in Welch holding open house tomorrow
WELCH, WV (WOAY) - Renaissance Village in Welch will be holding an open house tomorrow.
This apartment complex has been open since September, and...
Puckett prepares to take over as McDowell County Prosecuting Attorney
WELCH, WV (WOAY) - With elected officials looking towards their upcoming terms, those who are newly appointed are preparing for a shift in role....
102nd Veteran’s Day Parade to look different in Welch
WELCH, WV (WOAY) - The city of Welch will be hosting its 102nd annual Veteran's Day Parade this Wednesday.
Welch's parade is the longest...
Welch Market to host celebration following Veteran’s Day Parade
WELCH, WV (WOAY) - The Welch Market will be open this Wednesday in honor of Veteran's Day.
The market is typically only open on...
McDowell County Election Results
MCDOWELL COUNTY, WV (WOAY) -Â Final election results are in for McDowell County.
For County Commissioner, Democrat Cecile Dale Patterson was running unopposed. The final vote...
McDowell County HOPE Rehabilitation Center opens in Welch
WELCH, WV (WOAY) - Yesterday, a new rehab center opened in Welch, attached to the community hospital.
The McDowell County HOPE Rehabilitation Center...
USDA invests Community Facilities Grant in McDowell County Commission on Aging
WELCH, WV (WOAY) - The USDA is investing in a Community Facilities Grant in Welch.
The grant was awarded today to the McDowell County...
Kimball Police Department accepting applications for part-time officer through Tuesday
KIMBALL, WV (WOAY) - The town of Kimball Police Department is hiring a temporary part-time police officer.
Candidates must be certified police officers. The...
Welch business adjusting to realities presented by COVID-19
WELCH, WV (WOAY) - "COVID kicked us in the teeth."
F & W Printing has gone through more in two decades than many businesses do...
Welch Market hosting Halloween harvest festival
WELCH, WV (WOAY) - The Welch Market is hosting a harvest festival Halloween market.
The events will include various prizes, including some substantial ones,...
Annual Welch haunted trail begins tomorrow
WELCH, WV (WOAY) - As Halloween approaches, Welch as decided it will host its annual haunted trail this year.
Starting tomorrow and up until...
Kimball Elementary School to close after positive COVID-19 case
MCDOWELL COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - A positive case of COVID-19 has prompted the closure of Kimball Elementary School.
According to McDowell County Schools, one positive...
City of Welch receives $25,000 grant from USDA for business research...
WELCH, WV (WOAY) - The USDA has granted the city of Welch a $25,000 grant to research opportunities for business expansion.
The United States...
Ashland Scenic Campground receives $3.2M loan from USDA
ASHLAND, WV (WOAY) - Ashland Scenic Campground received a $3.2M business loan from the USDA.
The loan from the USDA Rural Development Division is meant...
City of Welch looking to fund bridge project
WELCH, WV (WOAY) - The City of Welch is still working on a project to build a bridge over a notorious flooding spot.Â
The city...
Kimball Elementary School closed after positive COVID-19 case
MCDOWELL COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Kimball Elementary School in McDowell County is dismissing students after a positive COVID-19 case was identified.
According to McDowell County...
City of Welch announces Trick-or-Treat times
WELCH, WV (WOAY) - The City of Welch announces Trick-or-Treat times.
According to a Facebook post, the City of Welch will observe Trick-or-Treat on Saturday,...
40 years in the making, Vic Nystrom stadium debuts for 2020...
WELCH, WV (WOAY) - "It is actually stunning. Stunning is the word I use."
It's more impressive than they dreamed it would be. After 16...
McDowell County to see new cell phone tower in near future
IAEGER, WV (WOAY) - McDowell County is seeing progress on a new cell phone tower.
The AT&T cell phone tower is being constructed in the...
Local school closed for cleaning after positive case confirmed
MCDOWELL COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - McDowell County School officials confirmed a case of coronavirus at River View High School.
McDowell County Schools confirmed a positive...
McDowell County officials commemorate new Sandy Creek driving tour
WELCH, WV (WOAY) - A new driving tour detailing the history of Sandy Creek in McDowell and Mingo Counties held its first expedition.
Sandy...
