BEAVER, WV (WOAY)—Governor Justice presented $3.5 million to the New River Community and Technical College. $500,000 of it will expand Tourism and Hospitality programs. The other 3 million will renovate a hanger at the airport for aviation programs, especially the development of an aviation mechanic program. “This funding for aviation maintenance is life-changing either way. For this program, it puts us over the top of the money that we were seeking. It’s very hard to find construction money,” said Bonny Copenhaver, President of New River CTC. “So the college does appreciate the governor ..read more

West Virginia (WOAY)—Over 30,000 containers of dog eyelid wipes have been recalled due to the risk of harmful bacteria.  The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says infection-causing bacteria can grow inside a container after opening it.  The recall includes 45-count ‘Project Watson eyelid wipes’ by Bausch and Lomb.  The eyelid wipes were sold at stores nationwide, including PetSmart and Walmart.  Consumers also purchased them online at Chewy and Amazon.  The CPSC said you should immediately stop using them and throw them out.  But first, be sure to take a ..read more

Lansing, WV (WOAY)—Your ears don’t deceive you. Birds are singing out there, and if you are into bird watching, this is an exciting time of year.  The paths of many migratory birds pass right through our corner of Appalachia and now is this time. Each year, the New River Birding and Nature Festival meets in Lansing with its eyes and ears to the skies.  Birds of a feather flock together, so of course, Newswatch reporter Mike Teaney was there to see them.    The post 2024 New River Birding and Nature Festival takes flight in Lansing first appeared on WOAY-TV ..read more

BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) – Beckley Art Center is holding its 2024 Spring Fundraiser at Weathered Ground Brewery in Ghent on Saturday so they can keep going for another year and provide arts and education to the community. The importance of funding is everything. BAC is an outlet not just for people in Beckley. Visual artists come from all over Appalachia and beyond to show and sell their work, which is a tough thing to do in arts. “We’re the only community-based art center in the county. There is the Tamarack but they’re state-funded,” said Director of Operations Seth Hughes. “Our mission is just to ..read more

WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Following near record highs Thursday, showers and storms return late Friday evening. FLOOD THREAT: Showers and storms producing 1-2″ per hour rain rates will create standing water in spots between 5-9 p.m. Friday. Rain will fade Friday night and early Saturday and then return after 10:30 a.m. Saturday morning. Additional rain rates of 1-2″ per hour will trigger flash flooding in the region. Rain will fade late in the day. On Sunday, any one spot has a 30% chance to see a shower or storm between 3-6 p.m. Again, with high atmospheric moisture available, flash flooding is ..read more

Oak Hill, WV (WOAY)- Ready to spring into a good novel?  The Southern Appalachian Labor School is hosting a book sale on Saturday, May 4.  The sale is from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the historic Oak Hill School at 140 School Street.  Most hardback books will cost $1, while paperback books are set at 50 cents.  Additionally, a wall of romance novels written by notable authors will be on sale for 25 cents each.     The post Southern Appalachian Labor School hosting Book Sale on May 4 first appeared on WOAY-TV ..read more

West Virginia (CNN)—Check your refrigerator or freezer to see if you recently bought ground beef at Walmart.  Over 16,000 pounds of Walmart ground beef has been recalled because it could be contaminated with e-coli.  The meat was shipped to Walmart stores across the country.  The recall affects several products, including ground beef patties and trays, ground chuck, and ground sirloin.  The US Department of Agriculture said you should throw the meat away or return it to the store where you purchased it.  So far, there have been no reports of illness. However, you shoul ..read more

Oak Hill, WV (WOAY)- Ready to spring into a good novel?  The Southern Appalachian Labor School is hosting a book sale on Thursday, May 2.  The sale is from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the historic Oak Hill School at 140 School Street.  Most hardback books will cost $1, while paperback books are set at 50 cents.  Additionally, a wall of romance novels written by notable authors will be on sale for 25 cents each.     The post Southern Appalachian Labor School hosting Book Sale on May 2 first appeared on WOAY-TV ..read more

Tams, WV (WOAY)- There was a special service at a beautiful old church in Tams.  Tams is just southwest of Sophia, and Newswatch reporter Mike Teaney went to feel the spirit.  The post New Salem Baptist Church added to National Register of Historic Places first appeared on WOAY-TV ..read more

OAK HILL, WV (WOAY)— Oak Hill High School is putting on the horror comedy rock musical ‘Little Shop of Horrors’. The musical is loosely based on the 1960 film ‘The Little Shop of Horrors’. It was also made into a different film in 1986 with the same name. This musical stars Audrey and Seymour as well as a plant who just wants to be fed. Audrey explains a bit about how the show goes. “I work at this flower shop in Skid Row, and it’s kind of worn down and doesn’t get a lot of business,” explained Maraeya Stewart, Audrey. “Then Seymour, the main lead, finds this plant one day and starts feeding i ..read more