Regional news — Saturday, October 24, 2026

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Star of Hope Family Services hosting 28th annual turkey dinner fundraiser Nov. 6th

Star of Hope Family Services invites the community to its 28th annual turkey dinner fundraiser on Friday, November 6th, from 11 am to 6 pm, at forty-seven hundred Robert C. Byrd Drive in Beckley.

WOAY · 11:20 PM

Statewide virtual job fair coming Wednesday, Nov. 4th

Workforce West Virginia is having a statewide virtual job fair on Wednesday, November 4th, from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm.

WOAY · 11:15 PM

Teal pumpkins mean an inclusive Halloween for those with dietary restrictions

This Halloween, you can put a teal pumpkin on your doorstep or hang a teal pumpkin sign in your window to indicate that you have non-food treats available for trick-or-treaters with dietary restrictions.

WOAY · 11:10 PM

Southern West Virginia deputy dies in crash involving coal truck

LOGAN COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Logan County sheriff’s deputy was killed Saturday afternoon in a crash involving a patrol cruiser and a coal truck. The crash occurred around 4:30 p.m. Saturday, October 24, at the…

Lootpress · 10:00 PM

Logan deputy killed in crash

Collision occurred Saturday afternoon. The post Logan deputy killed in crash appeared first on WV MetroNews .

WV MetroNews · 7:48 PM

Behind late stop, West Virginia hangs on for 24-20 victory at TCU

Playing for an eighth straight Saturday, the Mountaineers dug deep down the stretch and relied on a unit that's largely struggled throughout 2026 for a pivotal road victory. The post Behind late stop, West Virginia…

WV MetroNews · 5:07 PM

Frankfort extends winning streak to 36 games, 55-27 at Wahama

FHS outscored the White Falcons 20-0 in the second half. The post Frankfort extends winning streak to 36 games, 55-27 at Wahama appeared first on WV MetroNews .

WV MetroNews · 5:01 PM

Huey Magoo’s to open next week in Fayetteville

FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Huey Magoo’s, a fast-casual restaurant specializing in chicken tenders, is set to open its new Fayetteville location on Monday, October 26, 2026. According to Casey Bowling with New River…

Lootpress · 3:42 PM

Woman charged following missing person investigation in Raleigh County

SHADY SPRING, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A woman has been charged following a missing person investigation in Raleigh County, according to the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office. On Thursday, October 22, 2026, Deputy A. Ball…

Lootpress · 1:57 PM

Man arrested after allegedly threatening West Virginia elementary school principal, school placed on lockdown

WEBSTER COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Webster County man was arrested Friday after allegedly making threats involving Hacker Valley Elementary School, prompting a precautionary lockdown. According to West Virginia State…

Lootpress · 1:20 PM

Pump the brakes in Charleston; DOH lowers speed limit on interstates after 6 traffic-related deaths since August

Speed limit change effective immediately, other plans announced. The post Pump the brakes in Charleston; DOH lowers speed limit on interstates after 6 traffic-related deaths since August appeared first on WV MetroNews .

WV MetroNews · 11:52 AM

Follow along: WVU defense steps up in 24-20 win at TCU

West Virginia faces the Horned Frogs for the 15th time. The post Follow along: WVU defense steps up in 24-20 win at TCU appeared first on WV MetroNews .

WV MetroNews · 11:45 AM

Webster County man jailed after allegedly making threats toward school, principal

State police say school was placed on lockdown as a precaution Friday. The post Webster County man jailed after allegedly making threats toward school, principal appeared first on WV MetroNews .

WV MetroNews · 11:44 AM

One person dead in Kanawha County fire

Blaze occurred early Saturday morning. The post One person dead in Kanawha County fire appeared first on WV MetroNews .

WV MetroNews · 10:49 AM

Longtime state Board of Education member Rotruck, on board since 2015, stepping away next month

Scott Rotruck's term comes to a close in November. The post Longtime state Board of Education member Rotruck, on board since 2015, stepping away next month appeared first on WV MetroNews .

WV MetroNews · 10:48 AM

WVU offense has its work cut out to maintain productive ways at TCU

The Horned Frogs have one of college football's top defenses paired with an offense that's struggled scoring all season, though stops have been tough to come by all year for the Mountaineers. The post WVU offense has…

WV MetroNews · 8:30 AM

WOAY Presents: Fabulous Football Friday Week 9

It's Week 9 of Fabulous Football Friday, sponsored by Beckley ARH, Window World of Beckley, and Dutch Miller's Beckley Auto Mall. We have highlights and scores from around Southern West Virginia.

WOAY · 7:54 AM

Williamstown defense dominates again, paves way in 27-0 win at Doddridge County

The Yellow Jackets scored one touchdown in every quarter and excelled again defensively to remain unbeaten. The post Williamstown defense dominates again, paves way in 27-0 win at Doddridge County appeared first on WV…

WV MetroNews · 12:33 AM