Tag: Fayette County
Oak Hill Library to host winter-themed escape room for kids aged...
OAK HILL, WV (WOAY) - The Oak Hill Library is inviting local kids out to enjoy an escape room this holiday season.Â
The library has...
U.S. Postal Service helps those in need this holiday season
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - The United States Postal Service began to receive letters to Santa over 100 years ago. In hopes of keeping...
West Virginia among 22 of the best places to visit next...
WEST VIRGINIA (WOAY) - Condé Nast Traveler released 22 destinations in one of their latest travel guides, featuring the Wild and Wonderful as one...
New River Gorge brush fire at 100% containment
UPDATE (12/6 @ 9:12 a.m.) – The New River Gorge rush fire is at 100% containment.Â
According to the Park Service, the brush fire is...
City of Montgomery comes together to acquire fitness center
MONTGOMERY, WV (WOAY) - "It's something I want to build a lot more friendships on and something I put a lot of my time...
‘We have to set an example’: Fayette County Schools’ Superintendent fights...
OAK HILL, WV (WOAY) - Fayette County Schools has been working through a substitute teacher shortage all semester.
Sometimes, desperate times call for desperate measures....
‘We need to do our part’: Health officials stress vaccinations as...
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WOAY) - A new COVID-19 variant is causing concern as Americans brace for impact.
The recently discovered omicron variant is already in...
Oak Hill High School students take to the stage for Christmas...
OAK HILL, WV (WOAY) - Theater students at Oak Hill High School are preparing for a Christmas play.
It’s called The Baddest Angel Band,...
Lewis House hosts annual Christmas sale fundraiser
OAK HILL, WV (WOAY) - The Lewis House is hosting another fundraiser sale this week. The house’s yearly Christmas sale is typically a huge...
Fire crews continue to combat brushfire; assessing historic structures
UPDATE (12/1 @ 10:40 a.m.) - As of Wednesday morning, the National Park Service says the brush fire is still at 110 acres in...
UPDATE: Crews continue to battle New River Gorge brush fire three...
UPDATE (12/1 @ 9:30 p.m.) - According to the National Park Service, as of Wednesday evening, the fire has grown approximately 150 acres. Â Containment...
‘It prevents us from having to quarantine’: Fayette County Schools imposing...
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - All Fayette County residents attending indoor high school sporting events this winter will be required to mask up.
Fayette County...
West Virginia American Water finalizes purchase of Page-Kincaid Water System
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Over the course of several years, the Page-Kincaid Water System has seen many water issues with an outdated system....
Brush fire continues to blaze near New River Gorge Bridge
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - A brush fire continues to blaze near the New River Gorge Bridge.
It is still an active scene between Endless...
Local businesses see good turnout for Black Friday weekend, encourage shopping...
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WOAY) - With the latest Cyber Monday coming to a close, retailers are taking advantage of the increase in online sales.
Last...
Community meetings for the Fayette County Comprehensive Plan nearing end
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - From public services, to infrastructure, natural resources, and everything else in between, the Fayette County Commission is working on...
Town of Smithers hosts fourth annual Christmas Market
SMITHERS, WV (WOAY) - The town of Smithers and Valley Pre-K through 8 Elementary School is host to its fourth annual Mega Christmas Market.
Local...
Wild Art Wonderful Things hosts book signing for West Virginia author
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WOAY) - Wild Art Wonderful Things is host to West Virginia author, Matt Browning, for a signing on his new book, 'The...
Local Fayetteville shops recognize Small Business Saturday
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WOAY) - Switching gears from mostly big-box retail shopping on Black Friday, Small Business Saturday gives customers a breath of fresh air...
Small businesses urge Black Friday customers to shop locally
OAK HILL, WV (WOAY) - Black Friday is a crucial day for local stores like Retro Reset Video Games and Collectables in downtown Oak...
Local parade organizer responds to safety concerns after Milwaukee tragedy
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WOAY) - Investigators are still looking into the Christmas parade tragedy occurring in suburban Milwaukee, Wisconsin Sunday, as a driver of an...
Winter Wonderland Light Display to take place at Fayette County Park
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WOAY) - After changing the name from the familiar Lacy's Lights a few years ago, Fayette County Park is gearing up for...
Annual Gingerbread Festival to be held in Fayetteville
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WOAY) - The town of Fayetteville is planning a full lineup of fun-filled Christmas festivities starting Friday, Dec. 3, and lasting until...
Meadow Bridge Elementary students receive Space Camp scholarships
MEADOW BRIDGE, WV (WOAY) - A handful of students at Meadow Bridge Elementary School will be going to Space Camp next year.
Every year...
Vote taken on Fayette County redistricting process
UPDATE (11/17 @ 6 p.m.) - Fayette County has voted for Proposal 5, which will place Glen Jean in the Valley district and move...