Fayette County Community Foundation

05/23/2026

Congratulations to Natalee Rice for receiving the Fayetteville High School Alumni Association Scholarship! She plans to attend the WV School of Osteopathic Medicine, after obtaining a Bachelors degree at WVU Tech, to become a rural family health physician.
This scholarship will continuely annually through partnership with the Fayette County Community Foundation.
Read more about Natalee's award here:
https://faycocf.org/fhs-scholarship-award-natalee-rice/
Photo: Sharon Cruikshank (Mayor of Fayetteville & member of FHS Alumni Association), Natalee Rice, PJ Stevenson (President of the Fayette County Community Foundation).

05/06/2026

Turns out it really does take a village! The new disc golf course hole signs are up at the Fayette County Park. Thanks to our sponsors for making it possible and to Brian and crew, Matt Campbell, Daniel & Haley Love, Drew Stephen, Steve Settle, Josh Buckley, Sarah and Tadd Pennington, and the Fayette County 4H club for pushing the ball over the goalline.

05/04/2026

04/29/2026

A remarkable youth leadership program is currently open for those who will be juniors in the next school year (2026-2027).

Ready to lead? The deadline for the Class of 2027 is nearly here! If you’re a current sophomore heading into your junior year (2026-27) , we want to hear from you. Apply now to join a program dedicated to shaping the future of Fayette County, WV! To apply www.leadershipfayettecounty.com/application

04/17/2026

See you Tuesday!

04/15/2026

Deadline approaching - 2 scholarships available.
The Fayetteville High School Alumni Association has reopened their annual scholarship under the Fayette County Community Foundation. Students who live in Fayetteville and would have attended Fayetteville High School are eligible to apply.

There are two scholarships available this spring – one for an Oak Hill High School graduate who also fulfills the other requirements and one for a Midland Trail High School graduate who also fulfills the other requirements.

Applications will be accepted until May 1, 2026.
Apply here -

Nora M. Reed Scholarship A scholarship in honor of Nora M. Reed has been established as the initial scholarship at the Fayette County Community Foundation. Per her wishes, this scholarship will be given to a student from Fayette County studying visual art or music through an art school or college pr...

04/03/2026

This survey is part of MountainHeart Community Services’ Community Needs Assessment and helps identify the most pressing needs in Fayette and Wyoming Counties. The feedback gathered will directly inform programs, services, and funding priorities to better support our communities. If you live or work in either county, we encourage you to take a few minutes to complete the survey and share your input.

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03/26/2026

Marion was the first person to believe in our initiative. She and her husband gave the initial donation that allowed to us to begin. We hope that we will do her proud in the years to come.

Fayette County Schools Mourns the Loss of Ms. Marion Tanner

Fayette County Schools mourns the unexpected loss of Ms. Marion Tanner, a true pillar of our educational community.

Ms. Tanner was a force in Fayette County Schools, dedicating her life to serving students and families across our county. She made a lasting impact as a teacher, a past board member of the Fayette County Board of Education, and as a founding member of Fayette County Read Aloud.

Her passion for education was unmatched, and she carried a deep commitment to ensuring that all children in Southern West Virginia had the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed.

Ms. Tanner’s legacy will live on through the countless lives she touched and the love she had for education and this community.

We extend our deepest condolences to her family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing her.

03/10/2026

It must be spring! All those winged creatures are about.

03/09/2026

Scholarship announcement! The Fayetteville High School Alumni Association has reopened their annual scholarship under the Fayette County Community Foundation. Students who live in Fayetteville and would have attended Fayetteville High School are eligible to apply.

There are two scholarships available this spring – one for an Oak Hill High School graduate who also fulfills the other requirements and one for a Midland Trail High School graduate who also fulfills the other requirements.

Applications will be accepted until May 1, 2026.
Apply here -

Nora M. Reed Scholarship A scholarship in honor of Nora M. Reed has been established as the initial scholarship at the Fayette County Community Foundation. Per her wishes, this scholarship will be given to a student from Fayette County studying visual art or music through an art school or college pr...