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Watching Systems With Big Questions

Published: January 16, 2026 03:20

Another storm system moves through our area late Friday into Saturday morning. Most of the snow should move out by noon Saturday, but we still could see some lingering snow through the region. Models are still in heavy disagreement, but I’ll go ahead and…

When does salt not clear the roads

Published: January 15, 2026 23:54

Oak Hill, WV (WOAY) – Many southern West Virginia residents woke up this morning to a fresh coating of snow on trees and sidewalks. Negative wind chills and temperatures in the low twenties provided the perfect combination, leaving many drivers braving…

Are you looking for a job in Corrections?

Published: January 15, 2026 23:36

Mercer County, WV (WOAY) – The West Virginia Division of Corrections has open positions to fill, and they may be coming to a city near you. On Wednesday, January 21, corrections officials will host a hiring event at the Sam Perdue Juvenile Center at 843…

WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital has opened a new pediatric unit

Published: January 15, 2026 22:53

Mercer County, WV (WOAY) – WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital has opened a new pediatric unit. The unit features five dedicated pediatric rooms that could expand to seven as community needs grow. The new rooms help the hospital provide care to…

Vendor spots are open for Bridge Day 2026

Published: January 15, 2026 22:53

Fayette County, WV (WOAY) – Vendor spaces are available for West Virginia’s largest single-day festival. The third Saturday in October is not just an opportunity to check out base jumpers and rappelers. The festival also allows you to go home with a piece…

Area attorney is running for Fayette County Circuit Judge

Published: January 15, 2026 22:52

Fayette County, WV (WOAY) – An area attorney says he is running for Fayette County Circuit Judge based on his experience beyond his law practice. Brandon Gray says his 15 years in the construction industry before becoming a lawyer make him uniquely…

School Delays for Friday, Jan. 16

Published: January 15, 2026 21:17

WOAY – All schools in Fayette County are on a two-hour delay for Friday, Jan 16. The post School Delays for Friday, Jan. 16 first appeared on WOAY-TV.

Secretary of State’s Office reminds voters and candidates to be vigilant when mailing candidate filing and absentee ballots

Published: January 15, 2026 14:22

Charleston, WV (WOAY) State election officials are warning voters and candidates not to rely on last-minute mail ahead of the May 12 primary election. The U.S. Postal Service says delivery schedules are estimates, not guarantees, and delays can affect when…

Winter’s Return; Snowy and Cold Weekend

Published: January 15, 2026 13:12

WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): The morning has started with a wintery landscape of snow and frigid temperatures across the region. Wind chills are in the negatives in some spots with none reaching into the double digits across our region. More snow will fall as…

Raleigh County Judge to be honored at WV CASA Awards Gala on February 7

Published: January 15, 2026 12:54

Beckley, WV (WOAY) One impactful non-profit is recognizing a Raleigh County judge for his commitment to children in the court system. The West Virginia CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) Association will honor the honorable Andrew Dimlich as Judge of…

Winter storm update: snowy and cold weather is here

Published: January 15, 2026 04:23

The precipitation arrived earlier this evening, now what we’re seeing as of 9:00 p.m. is almost exclusively snow. The two National Weather Service offices that cover our area are continuing the Winter Weather Advisories until 1:00 p.m. Thursday for Western…

Out of State woman arrested for alleged romance scam

Published: January 15, 2026 00:29

Greenbrier County, WV (WOAY) – An out-of-state woman has been arrested for allegedly committing a romance scam in Greenbrier County. The prosecuting attorney’s office says Ginger Taylor Pirada Yanko-Mitchell traveled to the area under the pretense of a…

Fayette County man is running for State Senate

Published: January 15, 2026 00:29

Fayette County, WV (WOAY) – A Fayette County chiropractor and minister is running for state senate in the tenth district. Robert Shirley Love is the grandson of Shirley Love, the longtime WOAY broadcaster and lawmaker. Love says his campaign will focus on…

Man pleaded guilty to being a felon is possession of a firearm

Published: January 14, 2026 22:52

Cabell County, WV (WOAY) – 58-year-old Maurice Kelly Johnson, ‘Reese’ of Huntington, has pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm. Court records confirm that on May 22, 2025, Johnson provided a pistol that was sold to a confidential…

Woman pleaded guilty to unlawful employee of aliens

Published: January 14, 2026 22:52

Greenbrier County, WV (WOAY) – 44-year-old Avanibahen Patel of Ronceverte has been sentenced to 6 months in federal prison for unlawful employment of aliens. Patel and her husband hired a citizen of India for her business in Fairlea. Patel said she and her…

Man pleaded guilty for a drug related crime

Published: January 14, 2026 22:52

Raleigh County, WV (WOAY) – 49-year-old John Thompson from White Oak has pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting the distribution of meth. Thompson admitted to overseeing the sale of over 200 grams of meth for $2,500 to a confidential informant. He also…

West Virginia Department of Agriculture confirms positive avian flu case in backyard flock in Greenbrier County

Published: January 14, 2026 16:03

Greenbrier County, WV (WOAY) The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) has confirmed a positive case in a backyard flock in Greenbrier County.  This is the fourth recorded positive case in West Virginia since the global outbreak started in early…

Richlands Emergency Management to open warming & charging station on Wednesday, January 14 at Richlands Police Department

Published: January 14, 2026 15:34

Richlands, VA (WOAY) Richlands Emergency Management and Police Department wants to ensure no one is left out in the cold as forecasters anticipate frigid temperatures returning to the area this evening. The Richlands Police Department lobby will serve as a…

WVU Medicine Center for Nursing Education to open application portal for Spring 2027 cohort on January 15

Published: January 14, 2026 13:23

West Virginia (WOAY) The WVU Medicine Center for Nursing Education will soon begin accepting applications for its next nursing diploma program. Online applications for the spring 2027 cohort open at 9:00 am on Thursday, January 15. The 21-month program…

WVDNR urges community to keep an eye out for and report any Eastern Newt sightings as part of citizen science project

Published: January 14, 2026 13:13

West Virginia (WOAY) The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources kicked off a citizen science project tracking the distribution and abundance of eastern newts statewide. The eastern newt, also known as the red-spotted newt, usually roams in West…

Rain and Snow; On and Off Weather this Weekend

Published: January 14, 2026 13:04

WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Rain is already making its way through the state and will continue into southern West Virginia late this morning. It will fall as rain in the afternoon before transitioning gradually into snow by nighttime, making for a sloppier…

Bud’s Recycling Co Op hosting Winter Gathering on Saturday January 17 to raise awareness and celebrate WV Hive Social Enterprise of the Year Award

Published: January 14, 2026 12:57

Fayetteville, WV (WOAY) A Fayette County recycling co-op is earning recognition for its impact on the community and the environment.  The WV Hive has named Bud’s Recycling Co-op as its 2025 Social Enterprise of the Year.  Founded early last year, the co-op…

Updates on the next storm

Published: January 14, 2026 03:07

OAK HILL, WV (WOAY) – We are continuing to track a winter storm which will bring rain and snow to the area tomorrow and Thursday. Tomorrow will be a day of change around the area as we pick up precipitation with the front. With temperatures topping out in…

Governor Morrisey appoints John K. Jordan to House of Delegates

Published: January 13, 2026 23:42

Kanawha County, WV (WOAY) – Governor Patrick Morrisey has appointed John K. Jordan to represent the 42 district in the West Virginia House of Delegates. This follows Brandon Steele’s resignation, which created a vacancy. Jordan has been the lead pastor at…

Secretary of State’s office announces over one thousand new registered businesses statewide

Published: January 13, 2026 23:36

Kanawha County, WV (WOAY) – The Secretary of State’s office announces 1,373 new registered businesses statewide for December. The top five counties in total businesses registered for the month were Berkeley, Raleigh, Kanawha, Monongalia, and Jefferson. The…

Fayette County Schools Offer Guidance as Flu Season Drives Absences

Published: January 13, 2026 21:02

Flu cases are surging across the country, with the CDC estimating at least 15 million illnesses, 180,000 hospitalizations, and 7,400 deaths so far this season. Parents in Fayette County are trying to figure out when to keep sick children home without…

Fayette County mourns loss of Gene Worthington

Published: January 13, 2026 17:35

Fayette County,WV (WOAY) Fayette County is mourning the loss of a notable community member who made a serious impact on the area. Gene Worthington passed away on Sunday, January 11. Worthington and his wife, Karen Vuranch, oversaw the 1993 renovation of…

City of Beckley issues Bill Withers Challenge

Published: January 13, 2026 17:20

Beckley, WV (WOAY) If you have a golden voice or just excellent lung capacity necessary to hold a note, the City of Beckley has a challenge for you. The Bill Withers Challenge not only honors our very own local legend but also encourages more people to…

Tazewell VA, deputies investigating illegal dump site

Published: January 13, 2026 16:40

Tazewell, VA (WOAY) – Deputies with the Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office are investigating complaints regarding an illegal dumpsite. According to a Facebook post from the Sheriff’s Office, the illegal dump is at the Raven Transfer Station in the Boissevain…

Mild Today; Rainy and Snowy Tomorrow

Published: January 13, 2026 12:55

WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Temperatures start in the lower to mid-20s, but will quickly rise through the morning. The afternoon will consist of sunshine and temperatures hitting 50 degrees in some spots, making for the best day of the week. It will be a…

Southern WV Card Show returns to Raleigh County bigger and better than ever with three day event kicking off on Friday, January 16

Published: January 13, 2026 12:48

Beckley, WV (WOAY) The Southern WV Card Show returns to Raleigh County this weekend, and this year’s event is bigger than ever before. The three-day event hosted by RetroReset Video Games and Collectibles kicks off on Friday, January 16th, from 12:00 pm to…

Teaberry Road temporarily closed for power pole replacement on January 13

Published: January 13, 2026 12:40

Ronceverte, WV (WOAY) Heads up drivers!  County Route 45, Teaberry Road, will have a closure from milepost 0.00 to milepost 0.40, beginning at 8 a.m.n on Tuesday, January 13, for a power pole replacement.   The road will reopen by the end of the day.  …

Tracking a midweek storm

Published: January 13, 2026 03:29

OAK HILL, WV (WOAY) – We are expecting another storm system to affect our area over the next couple of days. Let’s take a look at this storm and tell you what we think we’ll see from it over the next couple of days. The storm that will push a front through…

Vince Gill tour date scheduled for Charleston

Published: January 12, 2026 16:32

Charleston, WV (WOAY) – Country artist Vince Gill has Charleston circled on his calendar. This summer, the 22-time Grammy winner will bring his “50 Years From Home” tour to the Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia in Charleston on July 23…

Lewisburg Winter Music Festival seeking volunteers

Published: January 12, 2026 15:13

Lewisburg, WV (WOAY) If you need some volunteer hours and love live music, we have an opportunity for you. The two-day Lewisburg Winter Music Festival comes to Greenbrier County on January 30-31.  Event organizers need some helping hands to make sure the…

Red Cross urges donors to give blood to avoid winter shortage

Published: January 12, 2026 14:50

West Virginia (WOAY) The American Red Cross is encouraging donors to give blood this winter as the organization is facing a shortage. The holiday season and winter weather make it difficult for the organization to ensure hospitals have access to the…

Slow Start; Snowy Later this Week

Published: January 12, 2026 13:29

WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Temperatures are cold to start the day, and wind chills are dipping into the teens as the morning commute continues. Make sure you have your layers out, as this cold is not going away anytime soon. At least the sun will be out,…

Another Active Late-Week Likely

Published: January 12, 2026 02:28

We have a few systems in the pipeline that we need to pay attention to. One of them is the one coming through Wednesday into Thursday. It does appear that it will start as rain Wednesday afternoon before transitioning to all snow by Thursday morning. This…

Light Snow Sunday Leads To Bigger System Late Week

Published: January 11, 2026 02:40

From early Sunday morning into Sunday night, some accumulated snow could be expected through most of the area. 1-3 inches of snow appear possible in the highest terrain areas of Greenbrier/Nicholas and Pocahontas Counties with locally higher amounts…

Two Beckley men have been sentenced for separate drug-related offenses

Published: January 10, 2026 00:08

Raleigh County, WV (WOAY) – Two Beckley men have been sentenced for separate drug-related offenses. Mark Anderson Staples admitted to his role in a 12-person organization that distributed methamphetamine, fentanyl, and crack cocaine. He was sentenced to…

2 new candidates join race for circuit judge in Fayette County

Published: January 10, 2026 00:05

Fayette County, WV (WOAY) – Early last year, we told you about a candidate running for circuit judge in Fayette County. We have two more candidates to tell you about. Brandon Gray is a graduate of Oak Hill High School. He has an extensive legal background.…

Congress approved federal spending for multiple projects

Published: January 10, 2026 00:00

Oak Hill, WV (WOAY) – Congress has approved federal spending for several projects around our area. Congresswoman Carol Miller’s office tells us that the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department is getting $340,000 for upgrades to its fleet of vehicles. Seven…

It’s Happening Here — Raleigh County officials stress local reality of human trafficking

Published: January 9, 2026 22:43

RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOAY) – This Human Trafficking Prevention Month is about empowering communities to identify and report exploitation. Strong relationships are critical ‘protective factors’ that reduce vulnerability to traffickers. Show your support for…

Hospice of Southern West Virginia honors team member for extraordinary work with Hospice Spirit Award

Published: January 9, 2026 13:14

Beckley, WV (WOAY) Hospice of Southern West Virginia is recognizing one of its employees for their extraordinary work. Tracy Lilly, RN, CHPN, and Clinical IT has earned the Hospice Spirit Award winner for the fourth quarter of 2025. Each quarter, Hospice…

Stormy Days Ahead; Cooling Down Sunday

Published: January 9, 2026 13:04

WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): This morning will be quiet with mostly cloudy skies, but showers and storms are making their way to our region this afternoon. Rainfall will be widespread with isolated thunderstorms mixed in, which could bring heavier rain amounts…

AWAY encourages you to wear blue in solidarity on January 11 in honor of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day

Published: January 9, 2026 12:59

Beckley, WV (WOAY) January marks National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and Sunday, January 11, honors National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Advocating A Way for Adults and Youth (AWAY, formerly the Women’s Resource Center) is dedicated to…

IRS to start accepting tax returns on January 26

Published: January 9, 2026 12:40

West Virginia (CNN) If you’re overwhelmed with holiday bills, you might get some help from an unlikely source….The Internal Revenue Service!  The IRS will start accepting tax returns on January 26, which could get you a refund faster if you’re due one.  If…

Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office hosting first You Are Not Alone Outreach event on January 17 in Beckley

Published: January 9, 2026 12:32

Beckley, WV (WOAY) A new year is a time for everyone to start fresh and focus on their goals. The Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office and its partners want the community to know that they are not alone. The sheriff’s office and partnering organizations will…

Let’s kick of 2026 with its first Athlete of the Week!

Published: January 9, 2026 04:44

We’re a few days into the new year, and it’s time to crown our first Athlete of the Week for 2026. The post Let’s kick of 2026 with its first Athlete of the Week! first appeared on WOAY-TV.

Huntington man has pleaded guilty to a gun-related crime

Published: January 9, 2026 03:14

Oak Hill, WV (WOAY) – A Huntington man has pleaded guilty to a gun-related crime. Lovus Austin Brewer, a 28-year-old Huntington man, pleaded guilty on Monday, January 5, to being a felon in possession of a firearm. Court records state that on May 4, 2025,…

Huntington woman has pleaded guilty to drug-related crimes

Published: January 9, 2026 03:13

Oak Hill, WV (WOAY) – A Huntington woman has pleaded guilty to drug-related crimes. On Tuesday, January 6, 52-year-old Tina Marie Dixon of Huntington pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine base. Court documents state…

Taking a deeper dive into a strong storm

Published: January 9, 2026 02:51

OAK HILL, WV (WOAY) – Today was a relatively pleasant day around the area, with mostly cloudy skies and mild temperatures. Both Beckley and Bluefield were well above their normal highs and lows. But it’s the calm before the storm as a strong low-pressure…

Senator Donna Boley has retired from the West Virginia Senate

Published: January 8, 2026 23:52

Kanawha County, WV (WOAY) – Senator Donna Boley retired from the West Virginia Senate. Boley served more than 40 years, making her the longest-serving member of the state senate in West Virginia history. She served Senate District 3. Governor Patrick…

‘No Tax on Tips’ sounds great, but some workers may not benefit

Published: January 8, 2026 22:46

BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) – The No Tax on Tips Act rules taking effect in 2026 will change how tips are taxed under the Big Beautiful Bill. Local tipped workers are preparing for what that means for their take-home pay and tax filing, allowing them to deduct up…

Midland Trail student honored for leadership, competitiveness

Published: January 8, 2026 20:55

MIDLAND TRAIL, WV (WOAY) – The Fayette County community is continuing to mourn the tragic loss of a student at Midland Trail High School. According to an obituary, Aiden Foster was a passionate member of the Midland Trail football and baseball teams. A…

Oak Hill Police: “No foul play found” in death Wednesday afternoon

Published: January 8, 2026 19:05

OAK HILL, WV (WOAY) – The Oak Hill Police Department says an autopsy and investigation have led them to conclude that the death of a woman on Riner Avenue is not a criminal matter. The police department says the death is consistent with the medical history…