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Oak Hill, WV (WOAY) – NORAD is known for keeping North America safe, but they also keep track of Santa every Christmas E...
12/25/2025

Oak Hill, WV (WOAY) – NORAD is known for keeping North America safe, but they also keep track of Santa every Christmas Eve. StormWatch Meteorologist Christian Boteler conducted an interview with Iain Huddleston, who is the deputy commander of NORAD regarding how they got around to tracking Santa. One of the big things he said […]
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Oak Hill, WV (WOAY) - NORAD is known for keeping North America safe, but they also keep track of Santa every Christmas Eve. StormWatch Meteorologist Christian B

Raleigh County, WV (WOAY) – A man has been charged with breaking and entering, along with other crimes. On December 22, ...
12/24/2025

Raleigh County, WV (WOAY) – A man has been charged with breaking and entering, along with other crimes. On December 22, Raleigh County Deputies responded to a call in the Daniels area due to a burglary in progress. Deputy M. Dunlap saw the suspect, Matthew D. Lester, actively committing a crime. After a short pursuit, […]
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Raleigh County, WV (WOAY) - A man has been charged with breaking and entering, along with other crimes. On December 22, Raleigh County Deputies responded to

Mercer County, WV (WOAY) – The town of Bluefield is mourning one of its own. 74-year-old Terry Gene Lampert passed away ...
12/24/2025

Mercer County, WV (WOAY) – The town of Bluefield is mourning one of its own. 74-year-old Terry Gene Lampert passed away December 22 at his home with loved ones. Terry served as a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and retired from Norfolk Southern Railway with over four decades of experience as an engineer […]
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Mercer County, WV (WOAY) - The town of Bluefield is mourning one of its own. 74-year-old Terry Gene Lampert passed away December 22 at his home with loved on

Oak Hill, WV (WOAY) – The holiday wish line is back! Make-A-Wish is letting callers hear uplifting, pre-recorded message...
12/24/2025

Oak Hill, WV (WOAY) – The holiday wish line is back! Make-A-Wish is letting callers hear uplifting, pre-recorded messages from children who have faced critical illnesses with courage and cheer. The Holiday Wish Line aims to bring a moment of heartfelt wisdom with humor and hope from kids to adults to ease some holiday stress. […]
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Oak Hill, WV (WOAY) - The holiday wish line is back! Make-A-Wish is letting callers hear uplifting, pre-recorded messages from children who have faced critic

Cabell County, WV (WOAY) – Three people were found dead following a house fire in Cabell County on Tuesday morning. Acco...
12/24/2025

Cabell County, WV (WOAY) – Three people were found dead following a house fire in Cabell County on Tuesday morning. According to ABC affiliate WCHS in Charleston, the fire happened at an abandoned structure in the 300 block of West Eight Street in Huntington. When fire crews arrived, they encountered heavy smoke, but the fire […]
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Cabell County, WV (WOAY) - Three people were found dead following a house fire in Cabell County on Tuesday morning. According to ABC affiliate WCHS in Charle

WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): As we inch ever closer to Christmas Day, cloudy skies will remain for most of the day. Peeks of ...
12/24/2025

WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): As we inch ever closer to Christmas Day, cloudy skies will remain for most of the day. Peeks of sun will shine through, especially this afternoon. In addition to the calm conditions, temperatures are sticking between 40 and 55 degrees through the day, making for a balmy Christmas Eve. Travel will […]
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WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): As we inch ever closer to Christmas Day, cloudy skies will remain for most of the day. Peeks of sun will shine through, especially this

There are plenty of clouds around the region this afternoon, but temperatures are still well above the normal for the 23...
12/24/2025

There are plenty of clouds around the region this afternoon, but temperatures are still well above the normal for the 23rd of December. Highs wound up in the lower to middle 50s almost everywhere. By comparison, the average high for today in Beckley is 42 degrees. That’s where we’re expecting the low tonight to wind […]
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There are plenty of clouds around the region this afternoon, but temperatures are still well above the normal for the 23rd of December. Highs wound up in the lo

BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) – Christmas reminds us of the importance of family. Family traditions connect generations and create ...
12/24/2025

BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) – Christmas reminds us of the importance of family. Family traditions connect generations and create lifelong memories, strengthen family values, and offer comfort in all seasons. “Our family Christmas traditions generally involve taking my family, we got three kids, and whatever dogs or cats are in the situation at the time, down to […]
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BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Christmas reminds us of the importance of family. Family traditions connect generations and create lifelong memories, strengthen family v

Kanawha County, WV (WOAY) – The West Virginia Department of Human Services says it has made significant headway in its w...
12/24/2025

Kanawha County, WV (WOAY) – The West Virginia Department of Human Services says it has made significant headway in its waitlist for Wraparound services for children and families. West Virginia Wraparound connects kids with mental health support resources within their own communities. That allows kids to stay home while receiving the help they need. The […]
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Kanawha County, WV (WOAY) - The West Virginia Department of Human Services says it has made significant headway in its waitlist for Wraparound services for chil

Kanawha County, WV (WOAY) – The West Virginia First Foundation has awarded nearly $18 million in Momentum Initiative gra...
12/23/2025

Kanawha County, WV (WOAY) – The West Virginia First Foundation has awarded nearly $18 million in Momentum Initiative grants. The money will be used to pay for high-impact initiatives that prevent and treat substance use disorders, as well as boost workforce capacity. Organizations Receiving Grants are below Active Southern West Virginia – $124,750 McDowell Commission […]
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Kanawha County, WV (WOAY) - The West Virginia First Foundation has awarded nearly $18 million in Momentum Initiative grants. The money will be used to pay fo

Fayette County, WV (WOAY) – New River Animal Rescue is getting some help with its spay and neuter program. Who Will Let ...
12/23/2025

Fayette County, WV (WOAY) – New River Animal Rescue is getting some help with its spay and neuter program. Who Will Let The Dogs Out, a national nonprofit, gave the shelter a $ 2,000 grant to cover spay and neuter surgeries. Those surgeries help manage the pet population and reduce shelter intake.
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Fayette County, WV (WOAY) - New River Animal Rescue is getting some help with its spay and neuter program. Who Will Let The Dogs Out, a national nonprofit, g

WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): The morning has been filled with rainy weather and some ice falling in Greenbrier and Pocahontas...
12/23/2025

WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): The morning has been filled with rainy weather and some ice falling in Greenbrier and Pocahontas counties, making for an inconvenient commute this morning. Showers will continue to be scattered as the day goes by, making for a damp and gloomy day. The group of showers will eventually dissipate tonight and […]
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WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): The morning has been filled with rainy weather and some ice falling in Greenbrier and Pocahontas counties, making for an inconvenient co

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