# fayette county (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover fayette county. Page: Feed: --- ## [33rd Kids’ Classic Festival starts on Labor Day.](https://woay.com/33rd-kids-classic-festival-starts-on-labor-day/) _2026-08-23 · Jonathan Schwitzerlette · WOAY-TV_ The festival will kick off at 6 on Labor Day evening with the home run derby at Beckley Little League. ## [Don’t miss the last Fridays in the Park performance on the 28th!](https://woay.com/dont-miss-the-last-fridays-in-the-park-performance-on-the-28th/) _2026-08-23 · Jonathan Schwitzerlette · WOAY-TV_ The final Friday of the season will feature Strings of Green and Mike Kincaid from 11:30 am to 1 pm on August 28th. ...it's a show that shouldn't be missed, and there are many other new and exciting things to do close by. ## [Mon Power reschedules planned outage in Greenbrier and Pocahontas Counties](https://woay.com/mon-power-reschedules-planned-outage-in-greenbrier-and-pocahontas-counties/) _2026-08-23 · Jonathan Schwitzerlette · WOAY-TV_ Wednesday, August 26th, from 8 am until 2 pm, the outage will affect areas including Lewisburg, Maxwelton, Anthony, Frankford, Renick, Trout, Droop, Hillsboro, Watoga, Mill Point, Raintown, and Buckeye. ## [State Fair wraps up](https://woay.com/state-fair-wraps-up/) _2026-08-23 · Jonathan Schwitzerlette · WOAY-TV_ "...overall it's been a great fair for our 101st anniversary." ## [WVU Tech professor earns prestigious CFI designation](https://woay.com/wvu-tech-professor-earns-prestigious-cfi-designation/) _2026-08-23 · Jonathan Schwitzerlette · WOAY-TV_ Wheeler says that gathering reliable information through ethical, evidence-based practices is essential to the pursuit of justice, and the designation reflects his commitment to bringing best practices to the classroom and the field. ## [Local jiu-jitsu practitioners competing in Las Vegas UFC BJJ Open](https://woay.com/local-jiu-jitsu-practitioners-competing-in-las-vegas-ufc-bjj-open/) _2026-08-22 · Jonathan Schwitzerlette · WOAY-TV_ "Arte Suave" is Portuguese for "the gentle art" of Brazilian jiu-jitsu—and the name of US army veteran and black belt Chris McKinney's Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Beckley. ## [Fire crews battle blaze at abandoned Washington C.H. grain elevator](https://sciotovalleyguardian.com/2026/08/22/fire-crews-battle-blaze-at-abandoned-washington-c-h-grain-elevator/) _2026-08-22 · Connor DeWine, Staff Writer · Scioto Valley Guardian_ WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, Ohio — Firefighters from three departments spent Friday evening battling a stubborn blaze that gutted an abandoned grain elevator building at 926 Clinton Avenue, according to the Washington Court House Fire/Rescue Department. Crews were dispatched at 6:14 p.m. Friday for a reported possible grain silo fire. While en route, the responding crew \[…\] ## [Hillsboro man charged with evidence tampering after deputy chase](https://sciotovalleyguardian.com/2026/08/22/hillsboro-man-charged-with-evidence-tampering-after-deputy-chase/) _2026-08-22 · Connor DeWine, Staff Writer · Scioto Valley Guardian_ HILLSBORO, Ohio — A Hillsboro man is facing multiple charges, including tampering with evidence and failure to comply, after a Highland County sheriff’s deputy said he fled from an attempted traffic stop and then doubled back into a driveway along State Route 753 on Wednesday. A deputy working a call in the 6600 block of \[…\] ## [Pickaway County sheriff’s major retires after 28 years](https://sciotovalleyguardian.com/2026/08/22/pickaway-county-sheriffs-major-retires-after-28-years/) _2026-08-22 · Connor DeWine, Staff Writer · Scioto Valley Guardian_ CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — Maj. Hunter R. Lane, one of the top-ranking officers at the Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office, is retiring after more than 28 years with the agency, the sheriff’s office announced Friday. Lane’s law enforcement career with the office began May 12, 1998, and will formally close out Aug. 31, 2026, a tenure of \[…\] ## [Boat collision on Lake White leaves one seriously injured](https://sciotovalleyguardian.com/2026/08/22/boat-collision-on-lake-white-leaves-one-seriously-injured/) _2026-08-22 · Connor DeWine, Staff Writer · Scioto Valley Guardian_ WAVERLY, Ohio — A boat that collided with another watercraft on Lake White flipped upside down the evening of Aug. 21, leaving one person seriously injured and prompting a water rescue by the Waverly Fire Department. The fire department was dispatched to the Lake White Boat Ramp area at 7:56 p.m. on a report of \[…\] ## [Point a Domain, Start a Pit (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/mZgbPQe9lLqw) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Point any domain to a blacked-out, poison-green coming-soon page with an email waitlist. ## [The Weekend Ahead: Storms on Saturday, sun on Sunday](https://woay.com/the-weekend-ahead-storms-on-saturday-sun-on-sunday/) _2026-08-22 · Jay Polk · WOAY-TV_ The first half of the weekend will feature more summer-like weather, appropriate for the last day of the West Virginia State Fair in Lewisburg. The second half of the weekend will start off with the aforementioned showers and storms, but as the day goes on the sun will break out and the day will end with plenty of sunshine and highs in the mid-70s. ## [Fayette Co. adopts 20-year road plan, advances growth studies near mega site](https://sciotovalleyguardian.com/2026/08/21/fayette-co-adopts-20-year-road-plan-advances-growth-studies-near-mega-site/) _2026-08-22 · Connor DeWine, Staff Writer · Scioto Valley Guardian_ WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, Ohio — Fayette County commissioners adopted a 20-year plan for the county’s future roadways and pushed forward several planning contracts tied to growth expected near the county’s mega site, according to minutes from the board’s Aug. 3 meeting. Commissioners voted to adopt the Fayette County Thoroughfare Plan, funded by the Ohio Valley \[…\] ## [Fayette Co. commissioners to reopen bids on Rattlesnake dewatering building](https://sciotovalleyguardian.com/2026/08/21/fayette-co-commissioners-to-reopen-bids-on-rattlesnake-dewatering-building/) _2026-08-22 · Connor DeWine, Staff Writer · Scioto Valley Guardian_ WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, Ohio — Fayette County commissioners will reopen bidding Aug. 24 on a Rattlesnake Water System Improvements building after the only bid submitted the first time came in far above the project’s estimated cost. The board is scheduled to open new bids at 10 a.m. for the Rattlesnake Water System Improvements Contract A-1, \[…\] ## [Fabulous Football Friday: Week 0 photos](https://woay.com/fabulous-football-friday-week-0-photos/) _2026-08-22 · Tygra de Mello · WOAY-TV_ Welcome to Week 0! ## [Operation Lifesaver teaches train safety at State Fair](https://woay.com/operation-lifesaver-teaches-train-safety-at-state-fair/) _2026-08-21 · Caleb Pearl · WOAY-TV_ The national rail safety nonprofit set up a model train display in the West Virginia Building to teach children the dangers of railroad tracks. ## [New WV Tourism Secretary Kessinger visits State Fair](https://woay.com/new-wv-tourism-secretary-kessinger-visits-state-fair/) _2026-08-21 · Caleb Pearl · WOAY-TV_ Kayla Kessinger joined Gov. Patrick Morrisey at the State Fair in Greenbrier County days after being named the state's new tourism secretary. ## [Soul’d Up restaurant celebrates grand opening in Beckley](https://woay.com/sould-up-restaurant-celebrates-grand-opening-in-beckley/) _2026-08-21 · Jonathan Schwitzerlette · WOAY-TV_ "I've been shocked every day. Like, more people come just from word of mouth..." ## [West Virginia PSC granted both WVA Manufacturing and the Sanitary Board of Smithers intervener status](https://woay.com/west-virginia-psc-granted-both-wva-manufacturing-and-the-sanitary-board-of-smithers-intervener-status/) _2026-08-21 · Mike Teaney · WOAY-TV_ On Thursday, the West Virginia Public Service Commission granted both WVA Manufacturing, also known as Alloy, and the Sanitary Board of Smithers intervener status in the Fayette County Commission's attempt to sell four county PSD systems to American Water. ## [Bike features on Beckley Rail Trail – ribbon cutting this weekend](https://woay.com/bike-features-on-beckley-rail-trail-ribbon-cutting-this-weekend/) _2026-08-21 · Mike Teaney · WOAY-TV_ Creating new life along Beckley's rail trail was part of the city's outdoor initiative, and they will cut the ribbon on 4 brand-new mountain bike features on Saturday, August 22 at noon. ## [State Horseshoe Tournament](https://woay.com/state-horseshoe-tournament/) _2026-08-21 · Mike Teaney · WOAY-TV_ The Mountaineer Horseshoe League, based in Ronceverte, will be hosting the 88th annual state horseshoe tournament Saturday, August 29 ## [Ultra-Quiet Business Mini (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/nXoZUWFHLbYE) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Compact business mini, ultra-quiet for focused work. ## [Serious crash closes highway in Ross County](https://sciotovalleyguardian.com/2026/08/21/fatal-crash-closes-highway-in-ross-county/) _2026-08-21 · The Guardian · Scioto Valley Guardian_ CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A Chillicothe man was seriously injured Friday afternoon when his car crossed the median on U.S. 35 and struck a disabled tractor-trailer in Scioto Township, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred about 3:33 p.m. in the eastbound lanes of U.S. 35 near the State Route 104 exit, troopers \[…\] ## [Adena Health dedicates new school-based clinic at Huntington schools](https://sciotovalleyguardian.com/2026/08/21/adena-health-dedicates-new-school-based-clinic-at-huntington-schools/) _2026-08-21 · Connor DeWine, Staff Writer · Scioto Valley Guardian_ ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Adena Health on Thursday dedicated a new school-based health clinic on the Huntington Local Schools campus, giving students and staff in the rural Ross County district on-site access to primary care, immunizations and mental health services. The new Huntsmen Clinic, named for the district’s mascot, is the latest addition to Adena’s \[…\] ## [Vinton County grand jury indicts 7 in child sex abuse, endangerment cases](https://sciotovalleyguardian.com/2026/08/21/vinton-county-grand-jury-indicts-7-in-child-sex-abuse-endangerment-cases/) _2026-08-21 · Connor DeWine, Staff Writer · Scioto Valley Guardian_ MCARTHUR, Ohio — A Vinton County grand jury on Friday indicted seven people in three separate child sexual abuse and endangerment investigations, including formal charges against a Hamden couple and two relatives already accused of keeping 16 children in unsafe conditions inside their home. Vinton County Prosecutor William Archer, Vinton County Sheriff Ryan Cain and \[…\] ## [Circleville, Commercial Point win state grants for road-salt storage](https://sciotovalleyguardian.com/2026/08/21/circleville-commercial-point-win-state-grants-for-road-salt-storage/) _2026-08-21 · Connor DeWine, Staff Writer · Scioto Valley Guardian_ CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — Two Pickaway County communities are getting state money to keep road salt out of local waterways, with Circleville receiving $75,000 and Commercial Point receiving $49,713 in the latest round of Ohio EPA H2Ohio chloride reduction grants. Circleville’s grant will go toward building a covered salt storage facility, while Commercial Point’s funding will \[…\] ## [Fayetteville Police seize 1.2 Pounds of Meth in Hotel Bust](https://woay.com/fayetteville-police-seize-1-2-pounds-of-meth-in-hotel-bust/) _2026-08-21 · Caleb Pearl · WOAY-TV_ Fayetteville police say two people face drug charges after officers found meth and fentanyl in a Quality Inn room. ## [Fayette County adds $166,720 to Rattlesnake water plant contract](https://sciotovalleyguardian.com/2026/08/21/fayette-county-adds-166720-to-rattlesnake-water-plant-contract/) _2026-08-21 · Connor DeWine, Staff Writer · Scioto Valley Guardian_ WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, Ohio — Fayette County commissioners agreed to pay Bowen Engineering Corp. an additional $166,720 to keep construction of the county’s Rattlesnake Water Treatment Plant moving, covering four months of rising general conditions costs on the project. Commissioners voted unanimously Aug. 10 to accept a second amendment to the plant’s Contract A general \[…\] ## [Beckley attorney Stephen P. New and Associates secure $9.25 million federal jury verdict against New York Times in defamation lawsuit](https://woay.com/beckley-attorney-stephen-p-new-and-associates-secure-9-25-million-federal-jury-verdict-against-new-york-times-in-defamation-lawsuit/) _2026-08-21 · Brandy Lawrence · WOAY-TV_ The case centered on a 2023 New York Times article that reported Spears, then an 18-year-old freshman basketball player at the University of Alabama, was present at the scene of a deadly shooting. Spears maintained he was not there. His father, then Marshall University athletic director Christian Spears, contacted Beckley attorney Stephen P. New within an hour of the article's publication. #WOAY ## [Ask Margar-etiquette about How to Handle the Empty Nest](https://thecitizen.com/2026/08/21/ask-margar-etiquette-about-how-to-handle-the-empty-nest/) _2026-08-21 · Margarette Coleman · The Citizen_ Dear Margar-etiquette, My husband and I just sent our youngest child off to college, and I was not prepared for how emotional I would feel. For years, so much of \[…\] ## [WCH council to weigh public defender pact, sewer-to-water loan payoff](https://sciotovalleyguardian.com/2026/08/21/wch-council-to-weigh-public-defender-pact-sewer-to-water-loan-payoff/) _2026-08-21 · Connor DeWine, Staff Writer · Scioto Valley Guardian_ WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, Ohio — Washington Court House City Council will consider entering into a public defender services agreement with Fayette County and authorizing immediate repayment of an outstanding loan between the city’s water and sewer funds when it meets Aug. 26. Council is scheduled to take up Resolution No. R29-2026 at its 7:30 p.m. \[…\] ## [Packed City Hall Sees Peachtree City Trash Plan Defeated 4–1](https://thecitizen.com/2026/08/21/packed-city-hall-sees-peachtree-city-trash-plan-defeated-4-1/) _2026-08-21 · Ellie White-Stevens · The Citizen_ The Peachtree City Council chambers were at capacity Thursday night, with 197 people packed into a room with only 125 chairs, according to Fire Chief Clint Murphy. People stood several \[…\] ## [Fast, secure international transfers (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/QfOQuLV4epez) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Bank transfer, cash pickup, mobile wallet — low fees and real-time tracking ## [Seven Peachtree City Sexual Battery Charges Preceded Senoia Arrest](https://thecitizen.com/2026/08/21/seven-peachtree-city-sexual-battery-charges-preceded-senoia-arrest/) _2026-08-21 · Ellie White-Stevens · The Citizen_ Before Senoia Police arrested 30-year-old Fayetteville resident Isaiah Jamal Phillips in connection with an August 16 sexual assault, Peachtree City detectives had already investigated him over a series of alleged \[…\] ## [The Joseph Sams School Partners with Tidal Wave Auto Spa in Fayetteville for Annual Charity Day Event on September 18th](https://thecitizen.com/2026/08/21/the-joseph-sams-school-partners-with-tidal-wave-auto-spa-in-fayetteville-for-annual-charity-day-event-on-september-18th/) _2026-08-21 · The Citizen · The Citizen_ The Joseph Sams School to Receive Proceeds from Local Philanthropic Event Fayetteville, Georgia — August 20, 2026 — The Joseph Sams School is pleased to announce its partnership with Tidal \[…\] ## [Still Hungry For Taste Of Trilith?](https://thecitizen.com/2026/08/21/still-hungry-for-taste-of-trilith/) _2026-08-21 · Thais Mills · The Citizen_ Sizzling summer heat couldn’t keep a hungry crowd away from the Taste of Trilith this weekend. While shaded alcoves offered a cool refuge from the sun, the irresistible aroma of \[…\] ## [Town of Rainelle receive $1.7 million from USDA Rural Development for new and improved sidewalks](https://woay.com/town-of-rainelle-receive-1-7-million-from-usda-rural-development-for-new-and-improved-sidewalks/) _2026-08-21 · Brandy Lawrence · WOAY-TV_ State Director John Reisenweber says the investment will make Rainelle safer and more accessible while also improving stormwater drainage. The project will address aging and deteriorated sidewalks, including uneven surfaces, cracks, and drainage problems. #GreenbrierCounty #WOAY ## [Barbara Ann Rivers, 79](https://thecitizen.com/2026/08/21/barbara-ann-rivers-79/) _2026-08-21 · The Citizen · The Citizen_ Barbara passed away on August 17, 2026, following a long and courageous battle. She was 79 years old. Barbara was born and raised in Macon, Georgia, to the Honorable Hal \[…\] ## [Ross County sets Aug. 24 public hearing on comprehensive plan](https://sciotovalleyguardian.com/2026/08/21/ross-county-sets-aug-24-public-hearing-on-comprehensive-plan/) _2026-08-21 · Connor DeWine, Staff Writer · Scioto Valley Guardian_ CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Ross County commissioners will hold a public hearing on the county’s comprehensive plan at 9:30 a.m. Monday, according to the board’s meeting agenda. The hearing is scheduled shortly after the board convenes its regular meeting at 9 a.m. at the Ross County Courthouse, 2 North Paint Street, Suite H, in Chillicothe. A \[…\] ## [CASE WV Energy Rebate Programs launch on September 28](https://woay.com/case-wv-energy-rebate-programs-launch-on-september-28/) _2026-08-21 · Brandy Lawrence · WOAY-TV_ Greenbrier, Mercer, Monroe, Pocahontas, Raleigh and Summers County residents may qualify for up to $20,000 through the H.O.M.E.S. rebate program for improvements like insulation, air sealing, windows and exterior doors. #WOAY ## [Foggy Morning; More Storms Develop Later](https://woay.com/foggy-morning-more-storms-develop-later/) _2026-08-21 · Christian Boteler · WOAY-TV_ WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Dense fog has been developing across the region this morning. It is slowly beginning to dissipate for most, but will not fully fade until late this morning. Drive slowly and use your low beams when you encounter fog during your commute. After the fog fades, we will have a couple of \[…\] ## [WV Free now accepting applications for Direct Services and Program Coordinator and Administrative Coordinator positions](https://woay.com/wv-free-now-accepting-applications-for-direct-services-and-program-coordinator-and-administrative-coordinator-positions/) _2026-08-21 · Brandy Lawrence · WOAY-TV_ The organization is looking for a Direct Services and Program Coordinator to provide support to people seeking reproductive health resources through the CICADA Center, while also assisting with outreach, training, programs and community partnerships. WV FREE is also hiring an Administrative Coordinator to support staff and leadership with scheduling, communications, events, records and day-to-day… ## [Pass-along Plants: A Southern Gardening Tradition](https://thecitizen.com/2026/08/21/pass-along-plants-a-southern-gardening-tradition/) _2026-08-21 · Bonnie Helander · The Citizen_ Recently I was visiting a friend’s garden and she showed me some new plants she was nurturing that had been given to her from other gardening friends. She didn’t even \[…\] ## [Soccer Double-Header at Oak Hill High School!](https://woay.com/soccer-double-header-at-oak-hill-high-school/) _2026-08-21 · Matt Rineer · WOAY-TV_ Fayette County, WV (WOAY)- It was a jammed packed day of soccer in Oak Hill on Thursday! Both the boys and girls Red Devils Soccer teams squared off against their respective opponent, the Elkins Tigers! Check out the full highlights from both games here! ## [SUMMER FOOTBALL TOUR 2026 MEADOW BRIDGE WILDCATS](https://woay.com/summer-football-tour-2026-meadow-bridge-wildcats/) _2026-08-21 · Matt Rineer · WOAY-TV_ Fayette County, WV (WOAY)- It’s time to make the final stop on the WOAY Summer Football Tour! For the last stop, we’re staying in Fayette County to check in with the Meadow Bridge Wildcats! Check out the full preview here! ## [Crews battle working fire on Glenn Drive in Union Twp.](https://sciotovalleyguardian.com/2026/08/20/crews-battle-working-fire-on-glenn-drive-in-union-twp/) _2026-08-21 · James Miller · Scioto Valley Guardian_ CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Ross County fire crews battled a working structure fire in the basement of a home along Glenn Drive in Union Township shortly after 9:30 p.m. Thursday, according to initial emergency radio traffic. Crews were first dispatched for a report of a large fire in the basement, and units arriving on scene confirmed \[…\] ## [Team Rubicon fixes phone glitch on Highland County storm hotline](https://sciotovalleyguardian.com/2026/08/20/team-rubicon-fixes-phone-glitch-on-highland-county-storm-hotline/) _2026-08-20 · Connor DeWine, Staff Writer · Scioto Valley Guardian_ HILLSBORO, Ohio — Residents who couldn’t get through on Team Rubicon’s disaster response line this week can try calling again, the Highland County Emergency Management Agency said, after a technical issue was affecting some incoming calls to the number. The hotline, (213) 815-0231, connects callers with the veteran-led nonprofit’s crews conducting free home damage assessments, \[…\] ## [Secretary of State brings voting to WV State Fair](https://woay.com/secretary-of-state-brings-voting-to-wv-state-fair/) _2026-08-20 · Caleb Pearl · WOAY-TV_ On West Virginia Day, Secretary of State Kris Warner brought ballots and voting machines to the State Fair to reach voters and teach kids. ## [Greenbrier County Sheriff’s Office arrest Summersville man for allegedly soliciting a juvenile](https://woay.com/greenbrier-county-sheriffs-office-arrest-summersville-man-for-allegedly-soliciting-a-juvenile/) _2026-08-20 · Micah Leith · WOAY-TV_ Adam S. Hamm is facing charges of solicitation of a minor and use of a minor to produce or assist in sexually explicit conduct. ## [Shriners club collects donations at the State Fair](https://woay.com/shriners-club-collects-donations-at-the-state-fair/) _2026-08-20 · Caleb Pearl · WOAY-TV_ The Greenbrier Valley Shriners Club is raising money for pediatric hospitals that treat children at no cost to families. ## [Gov. Morrisey visits flood-hit Mulberry community in Robson](https://woay.com/gov-morrisey-visits-flood-hit-mulberry-community-in-robson/) _2026-08-20 · Caleb Pearl · WOAY-TV_ Days after flash flooding washed out the road and private bridges, Gov. Patrick Morrisey visited the Mulberry community near Robson to see the damage. ## [High water closes Canal Road in Pickaway County](https://sciotovalleyguardian.com/2026/08/20/high-water-closes-canal-road-in-pickaway-county/) _2026-08-20 · Connor DeWine, Staff Writer · Scioto Valley Guardian_ CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — The Pickaway County Engineer’s Office closed Canal Road on Thursday after rising water made the roadway impassable, according to the Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office. Canal Road is shut down between Melvin Stone Road and State Route 104, the sheriff’s office said in an advisory issued at 5:01 p.m. No timeline was given \[…\] ## [Overturned load closes US 35 ramp near Chillicothe](https://sciotovalleyguardian.com/2026/08/20/overturned-load-closes-us-35-ramp-near-chillicothe/) _2026-08-20 · James Miller · Scioto Valley Guardian_ CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A crash involving an overturned load shut down the eastbound ramp connecting state Route 104 to U.S. 35 for roughly a half hour Thursday afternoon, according to initial emergency radio traffic. Crews were dispatched to a crash in the area eastbound shortly after 3:30 p.m., radio traffic indicated. Units on scene later \[…\]