Tag: Fayette County
National Park Service announces safety and sobriety checkpoint
Tyler BarkerDec 13, 2019
GLEN JEAN, WV (WOAY) – The National Park Service at New River Gorge National River plans to conduct enhanced safety and sobriety patrols during the Christmas and New...
New Book explores the Independent Bookstores of West Virginia
Tyler BarkerDec 13, 2019
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WOAY) – A new book by author Matt Browning, entitled “Bookstore Explorer: West Virginia,” celebrates the many independent bookstores of the...
Oak Hill man arrested on drug charges
Tyler BarkerDec 12, 2019
OAK HILL, WV (WOAY) – An Oak Hill man is facing narcotics allegations in Fayette County. According to Sheriff Mike Fridley, arrest warrants were executed this...
Experts detail how to report child abuse and what to look for
Anna SaundersDec 11, 2019
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WOAY) – Because of the recent influx of child abuse and neglect cases we’ve been reporting on, Newswatch spoke with those on the frontlines...
Fayette Co. Superintendent walks through inclement weather process
Anna SaundersDec 11, 2019
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WOAY) – Schools all over our area were closed or delayed on Wednesday because of inclement weather. But how do school officials arrive at that...
Oak Hill receives grant for upcoming sidewalk project
Charistin ClarkDec 09, 2019
OAK HILL, WV (WOAY)- The city of Oak Hill has received a grant for the design of a sidewalk in the East End of the city. The sidewalk will stretch from the East End...
New councilman sworn in at Oak Hill council meeting
Charistin ClarkDec 09, 2019
OAK HILL, WV (WOAY)- A new councilman was sworn in at tonight’s council meeting in Oak Hill. Benitez Jackson was sworn in by Judge Ewing of the Fayette County...
Democratic Candidate for Governor Ben Salango hosts luncheon
OAK HILL, WV (WOAY) – Democratic candidate and Raleigh County native Ben Salango hosted a luncheon at The Venue in Oak Hill. He discussed his plans and policies...
Oak Hill man arrested after deputies find heroin
Tyler BarkerDec 05, 2019
OAK HILL, WV (WOAY) – An Oak Hill man is facing narcotics allegations in Fayette County. According to Sheriff Mike Fridley, a Fayette County Sheriff’s Deputy...
Questions arise over funding for local rescue dog
Anna SaundersDec 04, 2019
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WOAY) – Al’s Angels Animal Rescue has been on a mission since the beginning of fall to get Mater, a basset hound mix, walking. This required...