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Man Faces Felony Charges in Fayette County After Reportedly Shooting Dog While Drunk

Dogs · Fayette County

Man Faces Felony Charges in Fayette County After Reportedly Shooting Dog While Drunk

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PAX, WV (WVNS) -- A Fayette County man faces felony charges after reportedly shooting a dog while drunk. According to a press release from the Fayette County Sheriff's Office, 29-year-old Ronnie A. McGinnis, of Pax, was charged with two counts of the felony offenses of Wanton Endangerment and Child Neglect Creating the Risk of Serious Bodily Injury or Death, and the misdemeanor offenses of Shooting Within 500 Feet of a Dwelling, and Animal Cruel…See the Story

Fayetteville Heritage Festival kicks off!

Fayetteville, West Virginia · Fayetteville

Fayetteville Heritage Festival kicks off!

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FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WVNS) -- The annual Fayetteville Heritage Festival has begun, and will last through the Fourth of July. The Resort at Glade Springs to host Fun Fair event this Fourth of July weekend The festival will take place throughout the town throughout the long weekend, with vendors, live music, and tons of activities for everyone. Nick Toroni is the new pastor for First Baptist Church in Craigsville, West Virginia, and this is the…Read Article

Photos From Baseball, Softball Games at Council Bluffs Classic

Baseball · Fayetteville

Photos From Baseball, Softball Games at Council Bluffs Classic

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Photos of the action as Abraham Lincoln, Lewis Central, St. Albert and Thomas Jefferson played in the Council Bluff Classic.See the Story

Over 1,000 without power in Fayette County

OAK HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – UPDATE 6/30/25 6:24 PM: Power has since been restored to those in the Oak Hill/Fayetteville area with the exception of nine customers. — Over 1,000 homes and businesses are without power in Fayette County as of Monday afternoon. According to Appalachian Power, approximately 1,094 customers are currently without power. .ub121c2c07b91a368ea9663a37daa7baa { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom…Power Outages · Fayette County See the Story

Jade Legg named head coach of Oak Hill Lady Red Devils Basketball

OAK HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Oak Hill High School girls basketball program has announced the hiring of Jade Legg as its new head coach, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the Lady Red Devils. Coach Legg brings with her a lifelong dedication to basketball, a standout playing career, and a deep desire to lead at the high school level — a dream she says is now a reality at Oak Hill. .ua46698abdf1baf59bba27fdafad64021 { padding:0px; margin…Basketball · Oak Hill Read Article

Fayette County Schools Nutrition Program dedicated to keeping kids fed all year around

Oak Hill, WV (WOAY) – Hunger doesn’t take a summer break, and in Fayette County, kids are getting the nutrition they need to fuel their summer fun. Newswatch reporter Caleb Pearl went out to get the scoop on Fayette County Schools’ summer nutrition program. The post Fayette County Schools Nutrition Program dedicated to keeping kids fed all year around first appeared on WOAY-TV.Oak Hill, West Virginia · Oak Hill Read Article

Cold Front Passes Through; Dry Streak Starts

WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Scattered showers and storms have already been moving through the area, and despite a bit of a lull later this morning, we’ll receive a good amount of rainfall with these storms. Most areas will receive around a half to three-quarters of an inch of rainfall over the next 48 hours, but higher amounts are possible in strong thunderstorms. Damaging winds and flooding are the main concerns for today’s storms, especially later…Oak Hill, West Virginia · Oak Hill Read Article

Family Feud Erupts at Oak Hill High Graduation: Domestic Battery Charges Pending

OAK HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) — What should have been a joyful celebration turned into a family dispute as a physical altercation broke out following Oak Hill High School’s graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 24, 2025. According to a report filed by Cpl. Korey D. M. Spears of the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department, who also serves as the Prevention Resource Officer at Oak Hill High, the incident occurred around the football field immediately follow…Oak Hill, West Virginia · Oak Hill Read Article

Stormy Days; Dry in Time for Independence Day

WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Today will start off nice before more showers and storms develop in the afternoon. Damaging winds, isolated downpours, and flooding issues are all in play through the afternoon and evening hours. While the severe chances are highest to our north, though we could see some heavy rain and flooding across the region. Unfortunately, we are not quite done with the rain after today, though it will end soon. Meteorologist Christi…Independence Day · Oak Hill Read Article

Tickets are on sale for the 2025 Historic Fayette Theater Gala: The Land of Oz

FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WOAY)- It’s time to follow the yellow brick road right to the Gaine’s Estate for the Historic Fayette Theater’s annual gala! This year’s theme is the Land of Oz, so on August 9th, it’ll be time to see the wizard. Everyone is invited to come in their best Ozian attire or even their favorite character in the franchise for the costume contest this year. There will also be raffles, a silent auction, a signature cocktail at the cash…Fayetteville, West Virginia · Fayetteville Read Article

SFMO: Don’t Give Fire Safety a Vacation This Summer

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NASHVILLE — The arrival of summer means family vacations, hot temperatures, grilling out, and fireworks.Oak Hill, West Virginia · Oak Hill See the Story