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08/23/2025

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08/22/2025

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08/22/2025

RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOAY) – As late summer days give way to cool autumn nights, flu season will also heartedly reveal itself. The viral infection attacks the nose, throat, and lungs, which means it spreads through the exchange of germs. There are precautions adults can take to protect themselves and their children from getting sick […]
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RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - As late summer days give way to cool autumn nights, flu season will also heartedly reveal itself. The viral infection attacks the

08/22/2025

It's a beautiful day for some football! 🏈

We're outside and going live at 5:00 from Oak Hill School ahead of the scrimmage between the Red Devils and Westside Renegades.

08/22/2025

Fayette County, WV (WOAY) – Fayette County Schools announce new safety rules ahead of fall athletic events that will take effect Friday, August 22, 2025.

According to the new policy, all students 8th grade and under must be accompanied by an adult to attend any athletic events.

Fayette County, WV (WOAY) - Fayette County Schools announce new safety rules ahead of fall athletic events that will take effect Friday, August 22, 2025. Acc

08/22/2025

Charleston, WV (WOAY) – Community advocates led by the ACLU of West Virginia have filed a lawsuit in Kanawha County Circuit Court regarding the deployment of West Virginia National Guard troops to Washington, D.C.

The move follows Governor Patrick Morrisey’s announcement of plans to send up to 400 Guard members in support of a federal law backed by President Trump.

Charleston, WV (WOAY) - Community advocates led by the ACLU of West Virginia have filed a lawsuit in Kanawha County Circuit Court regarding the deployment of W

08/22/2025

WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Foggy conditions start the day off on an iffy note, making commutes a bit tricky.

After the fog dissipates, we’ll have some clouds in the sky and sunshine.

Rain chances for today have gone down over the last 24 hours, keeping us mostly dry through the day.

WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Foggy conditions start the day off on an iffy note, making commutes a bit tricky. After the fog dissipates, we'll have some clouds in th

08/22/2025

Fayette County, WV (WOAY)-Four people have been arrested following a routine traffic stop in Fayette County, three of whom now face multiple felony charges.

According to Sheriff Jess McMullen, on Wednesday, August 20, just after noon, Fayette County Sheriff’s deputies stopped a vehicle on U.S Route 60 for a minor traffic violation.

Fayette County, WV (WOAY)-Four people have been arrested following a routine traffic stop in Fayette County, three of whom now face multiple felony charges.

08/22/2025

Princeton, WV (WOAY)- A Mercer County woman is in custody after a standoff with local authorities and then SWAT as they attempted to evict her from her apartment.

According to Corporal E.P. Parks, authorities responded to Fox Ridge Apartments in Princeton to assist management in evicting the resident after they got a court order.

Princeton, WV (WOAY)- A Mercer County woman is in custody after a standoff with local authorities and then SWAT as they attempted to evict her from her apartmen

08/22/2025

Charleston, WV (WOAY) – A traffic stop leads to multiple police officers being sent to the hospital in Charleston.

According to a media release from the Charleston Police Department, on Thursday, August 21, 2025, just before noon, officers attempted to make a traffic stop near the Orchard Manor apartment complex on Griffin Drive.

Charleston, WV (WOAY) - A traffic stop leads to multiple police officers being sent to the hospital in Charleston. According to a media release from the Char

08/22/2025

RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOAY) – Many parents are excited to share their kids’ back-to-school photos on social media. But it’s not as harmless as you may think. With almost 60 percent of adults using passwords composed of birthdays or names — these cute, sweet, uplifting photos of your kids could leave them and your data […]
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RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Many parents are excited to share their kids' back-to-school photos on social media. But it's not as harmless as you may think.

08/22/2025

FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WOAY) – Hundreds of thousands of voices raised awareness on National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day about the worst drug crisis in U.S. history. The Fayette County Health Department and Seed Sower were on site at the Mount Hope Fire Department to provide outreach to the community. “We’re here, we want to […]
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FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Hundreds of thousands of voices raised awareness on National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day about the worst drug crisis in U.