Tag: Nicholas County
City of Richwood offices closing early due to bomb threat
RICHWOOD, WV (WOAY) - The City of Richwood is closing all offices early today due to a bomb threat.
The City of Richwood made the...
Class A & AA Wrestling Sectionals at Independence High School
COAL CITY, WV (WOAY) - Check out our highlights from Saturday.
Richwood Feast of the Ramson returns on April 18th
RICHWOOD, WV (WOAY) - The “granddaddy of all Appalachian ramp feeds,” Richwood’s “Feast of the Ramson,” will be held Saturday, April 18.
In addition to...
One dead after Friday afternoon car crash in Summersville
SUMMERSVILLE, WV (WOAY) - Summersville Police Department has confirmed that one person is dead after a car crash on Hughes Bridge in Summersville.
The victim...
W.Va. State Fire Marshal seeks information in two Nicholas County arson...
NICHOLAS COUNTY, WV (WOAY) – The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office is asking for help as it investigates two separate arson incidents on...
Police need your help identifying a man who stole a carwash...
SUMMERSVILLE, WV (WOAY) - Police in Summersville need your help identifying a man who stole a vacuum cleaner from a carwash.
The male was in...
Gov. Justice announces $131 million for the replacement of Nicholas County...
CHARLESTON, WV (WOAY) – Gov. Jim Justice and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today that the State of West Virginia has been...
Nicholas County man arrested and charged for firing a gun at...
NICHOLAS COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - A man is in jail after firing gunshots at a family member.
According to court documents, deputies were dispatched to...
Congresswoman Miller announces 70,000 dollar economic grant to city of Summersville
SUMMERSVILLE, WV (WOAY) – Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) announced today an investment from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) of $70,000 to Summersville to develop and...
Third WV county passes “2nd Amendment Sanctuary” resolution
NICHOLAS COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - According to a Facebook post, the Nicholas County Commission voted unanimously to pass a resolution making the county a...
Summersville rallies to support police officer after his cancer diagnosis
SUMMERSVILLE, WV (WOAY) - Jeremy Farmer, an officer with the Summersville Police Department, was just recently diagnosed with cancer. Now, the community is coming...
Former prison guard, inmate’s mom sentenced for drug scheme
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A former prison guard in West Virginia was sentenced to two years in federal prison in a scheme to smuggle...
Nicholas Co. man arrested for sexual assault
NICHOLAS COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Authorities arrested a man for allegedly engaging in sexual activity with a person without their consent.
Daniel Conrad, 35, was...
Deputies in Nicholas County investigate human remains call
NICHOLAS COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Officers received a call this evening of human remains being found in the birch river area.
Once officers arrived on...
Summersville man arrested for allegedly beating his mother, dragging her by...
NICHOLAS COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - A Summersville man is in jail after he allegedly beat, kicked, and dragged his mother around the house by...
Local students chosen as Service Academy Nominees
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Carol Miller announced today 10 West Virginia high school students nominated to four U.S. military service academies.
“West Virginians have always answered...
Parents and teachers voice concerns over foul odor in Summersville Elementary
SUMMERSVILLE, WV (WOAY) - Many concerned parents have reached out to us about the foul odor coming from Summersville Elementary School. Since September, the...
Nicholas County’s Extension Service hosting ‘Meet Your Local Forester’ seminar
SUMMERSVILLE, WV (WOAY) - On Thursday, the WVU Extension Service in Nicholas County will be hosting a seminar where you can come and meet...
Nicholas County woman arrested for trying to hire a police officer...
SUMMERSVILLE, WV (WOAY) - A Nicholas County woman is in jail after soliciting an undercover police officer to murder another individual.
According to police, Hollie...
Richwood flood victim will soon get new home after years in...
RICHWOOD, WV (WOAY) - For many in Richwood, West Virginia and across the state, life has not been the same since the 2016 floods....
Youth Arts in the Parks 2020 Contest Announced
GLEN JEAN, W.Va. (WOAY) - Local students can celebrate their creativity and interest in nature through the Youth Arts in the Parks 2020 Appalachian...
Mine electrician retraining class scheduled in Summersville
SUMMERSVILLE, WV (WOAY) - A mine electrician retraining class is planned at New River Community and Technical College’s campus in Summersville on Friday, November...
Chief Firefighter Urges Public To Follow Safety Measures For Fire Prevention...
MT. LOOKOUT, W.Va. (WOAY)- October 6 through 12 is Fire Prevention Week. This year's theme is "Not Every Hero Wears A Cape. Plan and...
NC Man wanted for raping a 5-year-old captured in Summersville, WV
SUMMERSVILLE, WV (WOAY) - A North Carolina man who was wanted for raping a five-year-old was captured in Summersville.
Michael Brandon Bryan, 37, of Highway...
Voluntary water restrictions in effect for some towns in Nicholas County
NICHOLAS COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - The Richwood Water Department & Fenwick Mountain Public Service District has determined that a water shortage exists in their...
