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Fayetteville, West Virginia · Fayetteville

Tara Tyree Becomes First Ever Female Fayette County Assessor

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FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WVNS) - Tara Tyree has become the first female to boast the title of Fayette County Assessor. Tyree was highly recommended by retiring assessor Eddie Young – who she worked for during the past 17 years as of 2025. Five years leading up to her appointment, she has held the title of chief deputy underneath Young. Fayette County Assessor to step away after distinguished career Tyree told 59News this is one of the biggest mom…See the Story

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EPA $22.6M Minden cleanup completion years away even with recent WV support pledge

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Over a year since the United States Environmental Protection Agency released a $22.6 million remediation plan in July 2024 for a Fayette County community long dogged by environmental health concerns, the EPA says the plan’s construction phase is years away – even after finally getting required state support to make that phase happen. The EPA expects to complete remedial design by early 2027 for its plan to remove soil contaminated by harmful pol…Read Article

Oak Hill, West Virginia · Oak Hill

Access Fund Climber Stewards and New River Alliance of Climbers hosting a climbing hardware safety workshop at Waterstone Outdoors on July 31

Fayetteville, WV (WOAY)- Climbers, are you trusting your life to wobbly hangers? If you’ve ever questioned the safety of the bolts you’re clipping into, there’s an event for you. Join the Access Fund Climber Stewards and New River Alliance of Climbers this evening for a hands-on workshop all about hardware safety. It’s happening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Waterstone Outdoors, located at 101 E. Wiseman Avenue in Fayetteville. There’ll be a…Fayetteville, West Virginia · Fayetteville Read Article

Cooler Temperatures after Scattered Storms

WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): After another foggy morning, the cold front passing trough will bring scattered thunderstorms and showers along with it. Some of these storms may be stronger with gusty winds and heavier rain causing some localized flooding issues. We already had a few flash flood warnings yesterday, and more being issued today is certainly possible. Despite the storms, there is a silver lining with this front. Temperatures will finally d…Oak Hill, West Virginia · Oak Hill Read Article

Smelly sewage buildup clogs the noses and yards of some Fayette County residents

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OAK HILL, WV (WVNS) - A smelly sewage situation has seeped its way into the Red Star area of Oak Hill. Smelly sewage situation plagues residents in Fayette County Fred Wanty is a local resident concerned about this issue. The sewage leak has developed right off Red Star Road and Thurmond Road. Wanty said it appears to lead into Dunloup Creek, which connects to the New River. He said the buildup could also stink up life and business in the …Fayette County, West Virginia · Fayette County Read Article

Summer session: Oak Hill High School Band Camp hits the right notes

FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WOAY) – Oak Hill High School is excited for this summer’s two-and-a-half-week band camp. The first week is reserved for drumline, majorettes, and color guard. Second week is music, and the remaining time is putting the Escape from Pompeii show together. “I love seeing my kids. I miss them over the summer. I love getting them excited and teaching,” said Band Director Travis Myers. “And seeing the potential of the kids that com…Oak Hill, West Virginia · Oak Hill Read Article

Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home closes after nearly a century of service

FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A longtime pillar of the Fayetteville community is closing its doors. Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, which has operated from its historic 1888 building since 1930, announced its closure in a heartfelt message expressing both sadness and thanks. .ubfa0873864c9379fac3b765e527669c1 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background…Fayetteville, West Virginia · Fayetteville Read Article

Delegate Pritt presents donation to support children's literacy in Fayette County

FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – On behalf of Governor Patrick Morrisey, Delegate Elliott Pritt presented a $1,250 donation to Fayette County Read Aloud, a subcommittee of the Fayette County Family Resource Network (FRN). The funds will be used to provide Christmas books to children in Fayette County through the Toys for Tots program. .uf3a78a8a7d3a90559db968708536cd6d { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!impor…Fayette County, West Virginia · Fayette County Read Article

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Tara Tyree Becomes First Ever Female Fayette County Assessor

EPA $22.6M Minden cleanup completion years away even with recent WV support pledge

Oak Hill adult education program feels pause in federal funding

Montgomery Man Charged After Alleged Shower Attack and Knife Threat

NPS reaches decision on demolition of historic structures

Access Fund Climber Stewards and New River Alliance of Climbers hosting a climbing hardware safety workshop at Waterstone Outdoors on July 31

Cooler Temperatures after Scattered Storms

Smelly sewage buildup clogs the noses and yards of some Fayette County residents

Summer session: Oak Hill High School Band Camp hits the right notes

Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home closes after nearly a century of service

Delegate Pritt presents donation to support children's literacy in Fayette County

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Montgomery Man Charged After Alleged Shower Attack and Knife Threat

NPS reaches decision on demolition of historic structures

Access Fund Climber Stewards and New River Alliance of Climbers hosting a climbing hardware safety workshop at Waterstone Outdoors on July 31

Cooler Temperatures after Scattered Storms

Smelly sewage buildup clogs the noses and yards of some Fayette County residents

Summer session: Oak Hill High School Band Camp hits the right notes

Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home closes after nearly a century of service

Delegate Pritt presents donation to support children's literacy in Fayette County