Caleb Pearl

2 weeks ago | woay.com | Brandy Lawrence |Caleb Pearl

Oak Hill, WV (WOAY)- Oak Hill has officially hired a new city manager. Last night, the Oak Hill City Council voted 5-2 to hire Cris Meadows to take over the role. Meadows brings a wealth of experience to the position, having served as the city of Hinton’s long-time city manager. He will oversee departments such as fire, public works, and the sanitary board. Meadow will also be driving downtown revitalization and strategic planning initiatives.

1 month ago | woay.com | Micah Leith |Caleb Pearl

SUMMERSVILLE WV, (WOAY) – The West Virginia Board of Education has issued an immediate intervention of Nicholas County schools and is immediately vacating the position of superintendent and assistant superintendent. It comes after significant parent outcry about the hiring of a registered sex offender as a summer custodian, failing leadership, and allegations of sexual misconduct by a student at Summersville Middle School. Newswatch first reported these allegations on air on March 24.

2 months ago | woay.com | Brandy Lawrence |Caleb Pearl

Fayetteville, WV (WOAY)- In Fayette County, it’s all about celebrating the positive. The Fayette County Chamber of Commerce will host its eighth annual “Good News Fayette County” event this evening at Smokey’s on the Gorge, sponsored by Pendleton Community Bank. Twenty speakers will share two-minute stories of hope, progress, and success. From a youth wrestler’s victories to the new river recreation plan.