Tag: McDowell County
Volunteers distribute virtual camp supplies to roughly 100 children
A group of volunteers just finished up a virtual camping project in McDowell County.Â
The Highland Educational Project designed a summer program for kids where...
Gary officials still seeking long-term solution to water issues
GARY, WV (WOAY) - The Gary water crisis has ended temporarily, but city officials are still looking for a long term solution.Â
Recently a new...
Gary Police Department hosting BolaWrap 100 demonstration
GARY, WV (WOAY) - The Gary Police Department will be hosting a demonstration of a new law enforcement material, the BolaWrap 100.
This device...
American Federation of Teachers hopes McDowell Renaissance Village will revitalize local...
WELCH, WV (WOAY) - The McDowell Renaissance Village Apartment Complex was finally completed last week and the project leaders are hoping it will help...
Family Treatment Courts expand in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, WV (WOAY) – The West Virginia court system is expanding its initial five-county Family Treatment Court program to three additional counties which include...
Renaissance Village Apartments completed and ready for residents
WELCH, WV (WOAY) - The McDowell Renaissance Village Apartment Complex is now open after roughly a year of construction.
The Renaissance Village started construction in...
Seven new cases of COVID-19 reported in McDowell County
MCDOWELL COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - The McDowell County Health Department is reporting an uptick of confirmed COVID-19 cases.
The Health Department says seven confirmed cases...
Some residents without water as town considers changing source
GARY, WV (WOAY) - The town of Gary offers drinking water to residents still struggling with water service after a pump left the entire...
Kids’ pool event rescheduled for Aug. 27
MCDOWELL COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Last week, the town of Gary was supposed to have an anti-drug swimming event.
Due to possible storms, the event...
Virtual learning programs may be troublesome for families without access to...
WELCH, WV (WOAY) - Recently McDowell County’s board of education announced plans for the 2020 school year involving virtual learning.Â
Half of the students will...
McDowell County Board of Education plans to move to new location
WELCH, WV (WOAY) -The McDowell County Board of Education is planning to move soon.
They say the current building they are in is in need...
Senator Capito speaks on Gary water crisis
GARY, WV (WOAY ) - The water crisis in Gary is anticipated to continue until a new water pump can be installed.
Governor Justice...
Justice-Controlled coal company liable for water pollution in McDowell County
GARY, WV (WOAY) - On July 27 a Judge ruled that a Jim Justice-Controlled coal company, Bluestone Coal Corporation, was liable for more than...
Gary water pump being custom-made in Mississippi
GARY, WV (WOAY) - The Gary water crisis is expected to last until a new water pump is installed. The new pump is currently...
Gov. Justice orders additional aid to Gary over water crisis
CHARLESTON, WV (WOAY) – Gov. Jim Justice has ordered the West Virginia National Guard (WVNG) and the West Virginia Emergency Management Division (WVEMD) to...
Town of Gary distributes water to roughly 800 residents
GARY, WV (WOAY) - The town of Gary is going through a water crisis, with roughly 800 people not having any running water since...
Welch public pool reopens after thorough cleaning
WELCH, WV (WOAY) - The City of Welch has reopened their public pool after a brief COVID scare from last week.Â
Officials say a patron...
Sanitation needs difficult to be met during water shortage
GARY, WV (WOAY) - As the water crisis in Gary continues, another aspect the town’s residents have to worry about is the issue of...
McDowell County hosting drug free event this Friday
MCDOWELL COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Each month, McDowell County puts on a drug-free event for its youth.
The goal of these events are to...
Water outage prompts health concerns
GARY, W.Va. (AP) — A southern West Virginia town has been without water service for several days after a pump broke, prompting concerns about...
McDowell County Health Officials conducting contract tracing after community swim
WELCH, WV (WOAY) - McDowell County Health Officials are asking those who attended a community night swim at Linkous Park pool to monitor symptoms...
McDowell County BOE releases back to school plan
MCDOWELL COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - The McDowell County Board of Education has released their back to school plans for the month of September.
The plan...
City of Welch proposes two bridge overpasses to combat flooding issues
WELCH, WV (WOAY) - The City of Welch is planning a new bridge project to combat a recurring flooding issue.
Two railroad underpasses in Welch...
McDowell County Children’s Home Society temporarily closes
NORTHFORK, WV (WOAY) - The Children’s Home Society of McDowell County is temporarily closing.
The Home Society has been at the same location in Northfork...
Gary Police Department looks toward automobile cleanup
GARY, WV (WOAY) - The Gary police department is continuing its summer cleanup process.
For the last few months, the police department has been focused...
