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Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe continues to improve in hospital

Oak Hill, WV (WOAY) – A West Virginia National Guard member is making extraordinary progress after being shot in the head more than two weeks ago in Washington D.C. Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe is breathing on his own and can stand with assistance. In a Facebook post, his mother said that he is now able to speak. Wolfe has been moved from the ICU to rehab. His parents have praised the medical staff’s care, adding that doctors told them their son’…Oak Hill, West Virginia · Oak Hill Read Article

Mount Hope man arrested after grabbing woman by her hair and throat, holding a knife to her neck

MOUNT HOPE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Mount Hope man was arrested Sunday morning after a violent domestic incident that escalated into threats with a knife and a forced re-entry into a residence, according to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department. On December 14, 2025, at approximately 9:49 a.m., Deputy M. J. Wriston was dispatched to a home at 210 Colorado Street for a reported physical domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, the deputy was met by a wom…Mount Hope, West Virginia · Mount Hope Read Article

Private Practice Attorney and Mental Hygiene Commissioner Evan Dove announces run for Fayette County Circuit Judge

Oak Hill, WV (WOAY) A lifelong Fayette County resident has thrown his hat in the race for Fayette County Circuit Judge. Evan Dove announces his candidacy for 15th Judicial Circuit Judge in the upcoming May election. The opening follows the appointment of Former Circuit Judge Thomas Ewing to the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. Dove currently lives in Oak Hill and practices law with the Clay Law Firm in Fayetteville. Dove says his legal c…Oak Hill, West Virginia · Oak Hill See the Story

Fayette County Commission President praises ‘Great’ progress at county animal shelter

FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WOAY) – Since a new director and assistant director took the helm of the animal shelter, Commission President John Brenemen says things are going great. According to Brenemen, in 42 days, they’ve been able to get 94 animals to other shelters, adopted or fostered. He says the staff helped install a new floor and apply a fresh coat of paint. “They’ve done a tremendous job getting that facility looking better. And they’re really…Fayette County, West Virginia · Fayette County Read Article

Happy Birthday Walter L. Patterson

Fayette County, WV (WOAY) – We would like to wish a happy birthday to a local man celebrating his 100th birthday. Walter L. Patterson the third was born in Hilltop, West Virginia, in 1925. His daughter, Theresa, says he is a devoted family man who still cuts grass and fixes everything around the house. He attends church every Sunday at First Baptist Church of Mount Hope, West Virginia. He was married to Gilberta Patterson until her passing in 20…Mount Hope, West Virginia · Mount Hope Read Article

Obituary: Loretta G. Reynolds

On Saturday, December 6, 2025, Loretta Reynolds, 88, wife and beloved mother peacefully entered into God’s Kingdom after a brief illness at the York Hospital. She was the wife of the late William “Bill” E. Reynolds, Sr. her husband for 65 years, who passed October 27, 2021. Loretta was born to the late Leonard and Gladys Stewart on June 12, 1937 in Oak Hill, WV. Loretta was a coal miner’s daughter; she often spoke about the company store and the…Oak Hill, West Virginia · Oak Hill Read Article

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Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe continues to improve in hospital

Mount Hope man arrested after grabbing woman by her hair and throat, holding a knife to her neck

Private Practice Attorney and Mental Hygiene Commissioner Evan Dove announces run for Fayette County Circuit Judge

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Mount Hope Man Arrested After High-Speed UTV Chase, Foot Pursuit in Woods

Fayette Leaders, USACE, NRCS collaborate on Pax/Paint Creek flood solutions

Fayette County Commission President praises ‘Great’ progress at county animal shelter

Happy Birthday Walter L. Patterson

Obituary: Loretta G. Reynolds

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Walker Award winners list

Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe continues to improve in hospital

Mount Hope man arrested after grabbing woman by her hair and throat, holding a knife to her neck

Private Practice Attorney and Mental Hygiene Commissioner Evan Dove announces run for Fayette County Circuit Judge

TOP 5 PLAYS OF THE WEEK (END OF FOOTBALL SEASON EDITION)

Mount Hope Man Arrested After High-Speed UTV Chase, Foot Pursuit in Woods

Fayette Leaders, USACE, NRCS collaborate on Pax/Paint Creek flood solutions

Fayette County Commission President praises ‘Great’ progress at county animal shelter

Happy Birthday Walter L. Patterson

Obituary: Loretta G. Reynolds

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