Regional news — Friday, October 9, 2026

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Weekend outlook: Wet and windy

We start off the weekend with mostly cloudy skies and dry weather. But the dry weather part won't last long as we begin to feel the effects of what was Major Hurricane Isaias. Even though it will have been downgraded by…

WOAY · 11:24 PM

Week 7 Fabulous Football Friday Photos

This week we were at Shady Spring, as the Tigers hosted the Raiders.

WOAY · 9:39 PM

Gold Star Mothers Bridge Ride set for Saturday

Organizers are asking the public to line the route as the fifth annual ride honoring 69 fallen West Virginians crosses the New River Gorge Bridge.

WOAY · 5:49 PM

Beckley ARH offering $50 mammograms this Breast Cancer Awareness Month

"Mammograms are about early detection of breast cancer. So just don't wait until you find something to get checked out; it only takes a few minutes. And those few minutes can potentially save your life.

WOAY · 5:07 PM

National scrutiny on mail ballots changed Utah’s elections system

All Utah voters have automatically received a mail ballot since 2020. The reliably red state had championed universal mail voting. However, with voting under greater national scrutiny, Utah legislators rolled back…

WV Watch · 2:04 PM

Fright Nights reschedules this weekend’s Fall Festival event to October 18

The festival will now take place on Sunday, October 18, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at 101 Mountain Laurel Road. If you have already purchased tickets, they will automatically transfer to the rescheduled date…

WOAY · 11:21 AM

Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation and T.C. Energy partner to launch STEM Centers at four McDowell County elementary schools

The centers will provide students with technology, STEM curriculum, and hands-on learning experiences to help build skills and explore future career opportunities. This marks the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation's first STEM…

WOAY · 11:09 AM

Longtime coal miner passes away following fatal incident at American Eagle Mine in Kanawha County

The miner, identified as Travis Price, worked in the coal mining industry for 24 years. The incident happened around 8:05 p.m. on Thursday at the underground coal mine in Cabin Creek. The West Virginia Mine Safety and…

WOAY · 10:10 AM

The 8th Annual Thunder in the Mountains Pow Wow returns to Fayetteville on October 10 and 11

Attendees can experience native American culture through traditional drumming, dancing, native food, and local vendors. Admission is $10 for adults and $6 for children ages 6 to 17. Children 5 and under, veterans, and…

WOAY · 9:03 AM

Bluefield State University professor receives $370,000 in funding to research new cancer treatments

Associate professor of biology and environmental science Dr. Yi Charlie Chen received the major award from the West Virginia IDEA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence. His research will combine natural compounds…

WOAY · 8:34 AM

Calm Today; Isaias Impacts Begin Tomorrow

Conditions will be calm and comfortable for one more day. The weekend will be rainy and breezy as Isaias approaches and eventually passes through our area. Christian Boteler has the latest:

WOAY · 8:06 AM

High School Boys Soccer: Woodrow Wilson vs. Hurricane

Raleigh County, WV (WOAY)- It was a championship rematch in Beckley! Woodrow Wilson (15-0-2) took on Hurricane (13-1-2) in a meeting between the two Class-AAAA finalists of 2025. These teams faced off in September, a…

WOAY · 12:03 AM

High School Boys Soccer: Greenbrier East vs. Pocahontas County

Greenbrier County, WV (WOAY)- Two of the stronger teams in southern WV took to the soccer pitch on Thursday to do battle. The Pocahontas County Warriors (8-2-1) winners of four straight, traveled to Lewisburg to face…

WOAY · 12:01 AM

Volleyball Tri-Match: Shady Spring vs. Greenbrier East vs.Winfield

Raleigh County, WV (WOAY)- Shady Spring High School was the site for volleyball brawl. The Shady Spring Tigers (31-9-4) hosted the Greenbrier East Spartans (16-17) and the Winfield Generals (18-13-1) for a series that…

WOAY · 12:00 AM