Category: Local News
New regional school plans for students in Fayette County is approved
Tyler BarkerAug 15, 2019
MEADOW BRIDGE, WV (WOAY) – The State Board of Education has approved plans to build a new regional school for students in Meadow Bridge and surrounding areas. On...
UPDATE: Scene Cleared After Suspicious Package Found in Walmart Parking Lot
Tyler BarkerAug 15, 2019
Update: 4:00 P.M.- The Lewisburg Walmart is back open after a Bomb Technician declared the suspicious package safe. According to Lewisburg Police Chief Teubert, the box...
State Fair Showcases Home Grown Products
Charistin ClarkAug 14, 2019
FAIRLEA, W. Va. (WOAY)- The State Fair has provided people with more than fun and food. It’s also provided people the opportunity to learn more about what is being...
Beckley City Council Decisions Will Put Two Vacant Buildings to Use
Anna SaundersAug 14, 2019
BECKLEY, W.Va (WOAY) – On Tuesday night’s city council meeting, the City of Beckley voted on two different building purchases. The city voted to purchase...
Daniels Elementary Students Bring the Energy On Raleigh County’s First Day Back
Anna SaundersAug 14, 2019
DANIELS, W.Va (WOAY) – It’s back to the books for Raleigh County Schools. A new year at Daniels Elementary School means new faces, new school supplies and...
OHMS Student Competes at Youth Rodeo
Kassie SimmonsAug 14, 2019
FAIRLEA, W.Va. (WOAY) – Starting as young as three years old, kids across the state are learning to rodeo and become the best in their events– including Oak...
Deputies searching for suspect after armed robbery at Little General in Crab Orchard
Tyler BarkerAug 14, 2019
CRAB ORCHARD, WV (WOAY) – Deputies in Raleigh County are searching for a suspect that robbed Little General in Crab Orchard at gunpoint. According to the Raleigh...
Local fire departments receive 12,000 dollars through grant money
Tyler BarkerAug 14, 2019
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia American Water announced today the recipients of its sixth annual Firefighting Support Grant Program, providing more than $12,000 in...
Fayette County Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Charge
Tyler BarkerAug 13, 2019
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A Fayette County man pled guilty for his participation in a drug trafficking organization (DTO) in Fayette County, announced United States...
Raleigh County man pleads guilty for trying to meet a minor for sex
Tyler BarkerAug 13, 2019
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – United States Attorney Mike Stuart announced that five different defendants appeared in federal court during the past week to plead guilty to...