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GALLERY: Fayetteville shines in 4th of July Parade despite rain showers
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The rain did not stop Fayetteville residents and visitors from enjoying 4th of July festivities on Thursday. Fayetteville’s Heritage Festival kicked off on Wednesday with a carnival at Charlie McCoy Town Park. The fun continued into Thursday with multiple food and craft vendors set up downtown with multiple contests taking place […]
State Historic Preservation Grant for the Memorial Building Porch to be considered at Fayette County Commission meeting
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The planned agenda for the upcoming meeting of the Fayette County Commission has been announced and will include consideration of a State Historic Preservation Grant for the Memorial Building Porch. Scheduled for 9:00am on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, the upcoming session will address a number of planned agenda items including a […]
Fayetteville Town Council approves pay raise for police officers and clerks
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Fayetteville Town Council has approved pay raises for its town police officers and clerks at the department. At their regular town council meeting Tuesday evening, the Fayetteville Town Council approved an extra 75 cents per hour pay raise for all town police officers and clerks. There was no discussion among […]
Updates with FEMA in Fayette and Nicholas Counties
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WOAY)- If you were impacted by the severe storms from April 2-6, there are a few FEMA deadlines you may want to consider. The deadline to apply for assistance is July 22. If you wish to apply in person, you can visit the locations in Nicholas or Fayette County.
Silent Storm: Smithers local, FEMA break down communication barriers to deal with post storm damage
SMITHERS, WV (WOAY)- Ronald Senters from Smithers is still dealing with the after-effects of the early April storms. His home had major water damage to the ceilings. However, the process of getting federal aid that was authorized included a hurdle that not everyone deals with: Senters is deaf and cannot communicate with FEMA over the phone.
Celebrating 99 years of the Nicholas County Fair
SUMMERSVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Celebrate 99 years of fun at the 2024 Nicholas County Fair! The Nicholas County Fair is set to celebrate its 99th anniversary from July 24th to July 27th, 2024, at the Nicholas County Veterans Memorial Park in Summersville. This four-day event promises a variety of entertainment and activities for all ages. […]
Water main break reported in Montgomery, service temporarily unavailable
MONTGOMERY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – UPDATE: West Virginia American Water says 156 customers are affected. Estimated restoration is 11 AM this morning. — A water main break has resulted in the unavailability of water for some residents. According to the City of Montgomery, they have been notified by West Virginia American Water of a main break […]
Office Of Minority Affairs To Host Listening Tour
The Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs (HHOMA) will host a listening tour across the state. Set to begin in Montgomery in July, the tour is designed to provide a forum for discussing and getting feedback on issues that affect the state’s minority populations. Executive Director Jill Upson said...
Disaster Recovery Center in Fayette County, WV Closing
CHARLESTON, W.Va.– A state-federal Disaster Recovery Center at the Memorial Building in Fayetteville is closing permanently tomorrow, July 3, 2024, at 6 p.m. Residents of all counties can continue to visit other DRCs in West Virginia. To locate a center, check the FEMA app or visit DRC Locator (fema.gov).
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