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Former SRJ officer pleads guilty in assault of inmate - WOAY-TV

1 week ago | woay.com | Tygra de Mello

Raleigh County, WV (WOAY) – A former correctional officer from Southern Regional Jail was sentenced on Thursday for his role in the assault and death of inmate Quantez Burks back in 2022. Steven Nicholas Wimmer, a 25-year-old from Bluefield, has been sentenced to nine years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release. Wimmer confirmed that he responded to a call for officer help after Burks tried to push past another officer.
Pedestrian hit, airlifted for treatment - WOAY-TV

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Fayette County, WV (WOAY) – A person riding a bike was hit by a car along US Route 60 near Hico on Monday. The state police says the person was life-flighted to CAMC General with life-threatening injuries. The incident is under investigation, we will update you as we learn more information. Related Sponsored Content Evening Anchor - Oak Hill Native
New Roots Community Farm receives aid from the community - WOAY-TV

1 week ago | woay.com | Tygra de Mello

Fayette County, WV (WOAY) – The local community has rallied around a local farm impacted by federal cuts. New Roots Community Farm says that it has received enough donations to be able to pay two team members who had previously served as AmeriCorps members. The trump administration had cut their positions, but now, local donations will pay their salaries and keep them on board. They help the farm offer school visits, pop-up markets for seniors, and other programs. Sponsored Content
Raleigh County man pleaded guilty to stealing Covid funds - WOAY-TV

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Raleigh County, WV (WOAY) – A Raleigh County man has pleaded guilty to stealing more than 2 million in COVID-19 relief funds. Ryan Keith Bailey admitted to using loans that were supposed to cover payroll and other legitimate business expenses for personal purchases. Many of those loans were forgiven by the federal government after Bailey lied about what he spent the money on. He is facing up to three years in prison and will have to pay the money back. Sponsored Content
Oak Hill man pleaded guilty to selling meth - WOAY-TV

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Fayette County, WV (WOAY) – An Oak Hill man has pleaded guilty to selling 446 grams of meth to a confidential informant for more than $2,600. Daemien Thompson also admitted to being involved in controlled buys of meth. He’s one of four people indicted on federal charges as part of an investigation. Related Sponsored Content Evening Anchor - Oak Hill Native
Inmate pleaded guilty to having a weapon - WOAY-TV

1 week ago | woay.com | Tygra de Mello

McDowell County, WV (WOAY) – An inmate has pleaded guilty to possessing an improvised weapon in FCI McDowell. Demetrius McKinney admitted to having a six and a half inch sharpened piece of metal. It was found after guards broke up a fight. He’s facing up to five years in prison and a two hundred and fifty thousand dollar fine. Related Sponsored Content Evening Anchor - Oak Hill Native
Road closed due to downed wires and trees - WOAY-TV

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Fayette County, WV (WOAY) – In a Facebook post by the Montgomery Fire Department, they stated that Route 61 from Montgomery Ridge to the mouth of Armstrong Creek is closed. This is due to downed trees and wires. It is unknown when it will be opened again. The department asks to use alternate routes. We will keep you updated as we learn more. Related Sponsored Content Evening Anchor - Oak Hill Native
Paperless Bills remain as Opt-In Service - WOAY-TV

1 week ago | woay.com | Tygra de Mello |Micah Leith

WV (WOAY) – The West Virginia Public Service Commission has told West Virginia American Water that customers can not be forced to pay bills online. The company had proposed that customers with an email address or mobile number on file be automatically enrolled for paperless billing. The PSC said that the change would have been too hard for older people and anyone without reliable internet. Paperless billing will still be an opt-in service. Sponsored Content
Scarbro fire destroys home - WOAY-TV

2 weeks ago | woay.com | Tygra de Mello

Fayette County, WV (WOAY) -Here’s the latest on that breaking news story of a fire in Scarbro. The fire completely engulfed a house near the intersection of Foster Lane and Okey L. Patteson Road. The Oak Hill Fire Department confirmed that it was a single-story structure fire. Two people were inside the building but escaped before the department arrived. Firefighters from at least the Oak Hill Fire Department responded to the blaze around 4 p.m. Thursday afternoon.
Dealer Arrested in Operation Smoke and Mirrors - WOAY-TV

2 weeks ago | woay.com | Tygra de Mello |Micah Leith

Charleston, WV (WOAY) – A convicted meth dealer from Jackson County has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. Mark Lively, a 58 year old man from Kenna, was convicted last July for buying 138 grams of meth that he planed to sell. He was arrested by an officer who searched his vehicle with a K-9 unit.