WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV)

WOAY-TV (channel 4) is a TV station based in Oak Hill, West Virginia, USA. It serves the Bluefield–Beckley–Oak Hill area and is an ABC affiliate. The station has been owned by the Thomas family since it first started operating. Its studios and transmitter are located together on Legends Highway in Scarbro, just near the city limits of Oak Hill, although it has an Oak Hill mailing address.

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Fatal car accident kills two, injures another - WOAY-TV

6 days ago | woay.com | Tygra de Mello

McDowell County, WV (WOAY) – On Thursday evening, April 10, the McDowell County Sheriff’s office and State Police responded to a two-vehicle accident on Route 16 near Squire. In one car, two passengers, Richard Dillon Senior and Junior, were both found deceased. The driver of that vehicle, a woman, is in the hospital with significant injuries.
Raleigh County Schools annual Pre-K Expo is getting kids excited to start school this year - WOAY-TV

1 week ago | woay.com | Serena Davanzo

BECKLEY, WV (WOAY)- The pre-k expo is an event hosted annually by Raleigh County Schools. Raleigh County has 17 different elementary schools that are ready to teach your little ones. “We hold this event because we really, truly believe that early intervention for our children is what they need to be successful,” said Michelle Blankenship, the director of elementary and early childhood education for RCS. “This just provides parents who don’t know the opportunities that we have in our county.
Gov. Morrisey signs SB 199 into law and people say it’s a good first step - WOAY-TV

1 week ago | woay.com | Serena Davanzo

BECKLEY, WV (WOAY)- Tuesday, Governor Patrick Morrisey signed into law Senate Bill 199. Morrisey says this bill addresses student behavior, safety, and intervention in the classroom. “We’ve talked to teachers from across the state, and one of the things that we constantly hear is that it helps when the teachers can have control over the classrooms,” said Governor Morrisey. Senate Bill 199 aims to give teachers that control.
Human remains found by Charleston - WOAY-TV

1 week ago | woay.com | Tygra de Mello

Kanawha County, WV (WOAY) – Human remains have been found outside Charleston city limits in Kanawha County. Tuesday afternoon, Metro 911 answered a call requesting a welfare check on a body over a hillside along Walnut Gap Road. When deputies arrived, they discovered human remains. Crime scene investigators closed both sides of Walnut Gap Road between Dry Branch Road and Hope Lane. Members of the public will need to find other routes to take and expect delays.
The Fayette County Humane Society needs donations - WOAY-TV

1 week ago | woay.com | Tygra de Mello
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to host National Prescription Drug Takeback Day on April 27 - WOAY-TV

1 week ago | woay.com | Brandy Lawrence

West Virginia (WOAY)-If you have old prescription drugs you need to get rid of, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is hosting National Prescription Drug Takeback Day on Saturday, April 27. There will be collection sites across several counties that will take unneeded medication and dispose of it safely. Takeback events are free and anonymous, so come by with your old prescription drugs to help prevent pill abuse and theft.
Smithers man dies in fatal bicycle accident in Kanawha County - WOAY-TV

1 week ago | woay.com | Brandy Lawrence

Montgomery, WV (WOAY)- A Fayette County man has died following a bicycle accident. On Monday, April 14, the cyclist reportedly fell from the on-ramp of the Montgomery Bridge in Kanawha County. Montgomery Police confirm that he was riding his bike when he swerved, hit a barrier, and flipped his bike over before falling off the on-ramp of the Montgomery Bridge onto U.S. 60. Witnesses reported to authorities that it was raining heavily and believed the cyclist was rushing to escape the storm.
Driver arrested in connection with fatal accident that resulted in the death of turnpike worker - WOAY-TV

1 week ago | woay.com | Brandy Lawrence

West Virginia (WOAY)- A man has been arrested in connection with the fatal accident that killed a West Virginia turnpike worker. The West Virginia Department of Transportation reported on Monday, April 14, that a turnpike worker, 23-year-old James Harper of Beckley, was hit by a tractor-trailer at mile marker 92.5 southbound on Interstate 77 in Kanawha County along the WV turnpike. Harper was part of a work crew patching the turnpike’s center section.
Theatre West Virginia’s Spring Academy shaping tomorrow’s stars - WOAY-TV

1 week ago | woay.com | Jillian Risberg

BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) — Theatre West Virginia recently kicked off its 2025 Spring Academy, which will culminate in a June 1st production. The eight-week session introduces students to various theatrical disciplines, including acting, musical theater, dance, prop design, and stage makeup. It provides grades 3-12 a taste of what it’s like to be a part of a professional theater company and gain valuable life skills.
Ensure you make the 2025 tax deadline and avoid penalties - WOAY-TV

1 week ago | woay.com | Jillian Risberg

BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) – Tax Day is just hours away, but you can still file, pay or ask for a (six-month) extension. You must do so by April 15. It’s only an extension to file your return, not to pay. Beckley’s TR Tax helps you determine what you need to pay to eliminate penalties. If you overpay, you will receive a refund. According to Tax Accountant Tony Martin, you’re a perfect candidate for an extension if you need more time to gather your documents.