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X Viber Mid-day Friday, Chuck Miller was officially appointed to the Fayette County Commission, filling the seat left vacant after the untimely passing of Commissioner Greg Fernett. Miller says he applied because the county needs help, and he feels he will be able to accomplish what needs to be done: “…The county needs help. There’s a lot of things that …
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X Viber Fayette County, WV (WOAY) – The Fayette County Commission is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the commission. The vacancy was left by Commissioner Greg Fernett’s tragic passing. Applicants must live in the plateau district of Fayette County and have been a registered republican voter in Fayette County for at least a year. To apply, send a …
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FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — Fayette County Commissioner Greg Fernett is being remembered fondly following his weekend death. Greg Fernett (Midland Trail Facebook) Fernett was elected in 2024 and began on the commission in January 2025 but it was Fernett’s decades as a sports referee, umpire and football official that he was best known for. “He was full of life,” fellow official …
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X Viber FAYETTEVILLE, WV – Fayette County lost a leader, servant, and long-time contributor to youth sports this weekend. The Fayetteville Fire Department confirmed Greg Fernett’s passing in a Facebook post this afternoon. Condolences have come in from other fire departments and organizations around the county. “It’s with great sorrow the Fayette County Commissioners announce the loss of their friend …
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── Fayette County Budget (2023) ── Total county budget: $13.8M County population: 23,334 Per-capita spending: $591/resident Poverty: 4,082 residents (17%) Median household income: $59K General: $8.6M [62%] ($367/resident) County Commissioners: $4.0M → Employee Benefits $1.9M, Professional Services $916K, Insurance $386K ⚠ $706K in unitemized 'Other' categories Jail: $967K → Salaries and Wages $962K, Employee Benefits $4,600 County Sheriff: $921K → …