Tag: Raleigh County
D-Day remembered at local veteran’s museum
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Seventy-seven years ago today on June 6th, 1944, over 150,000 Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy, France in the...
Annual Women’s Expo returns to the Beckley Raleigh County Convention Center
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - After a long wait and a couple of postponements, the annual Women's Expo finally made its return to the Beckley Raleigh...
Safe Haven Campaign held to treat women to a day of...
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The Safe Haven Campaign provided over 40 women who struggle with low self-esteem a spa day they won't forget.
The women...
Memories of Mercer Street, mural brings community together
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - It seems that Princeton is looking to involve everyone in the community to make Mercer Street fun and memorable.
Memories are...
Local Representatives discuss For the People Act
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Representatives of business, labor, and retirees held a luncheon in Beckley.
The luncheon was a way for the representatives to discuss...
Pool Expert Shares Tips on Getting Your Pool Ready
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - As we approach the summer season many people will begin to open up their pools and hot tubs.
When opening your...
Business looking to bring roughly 100 jobs to Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - A local business is looking to hire upwards of 100 people in the Beckley area.
Tranzact, a direct to consumer marketing...
Head Start Program Enrollment Opens Next Week
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The Raleigh County Community Action Association will be opening enrollment for their 2021-2022 Head Start program.
The program is a learning...
Tips to Stay Safe on your ATVs
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - With summer just around the corner, more of you will want to take out your ATVs.
While ATVs and side...
Annual Women’s Expo returning to Beckley Raleigh County Convention Center
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The 23rd annual Women's Expo will be back at the Beckley Raleigh County Convention Center June 4 and 5 after...
Photo taken in response to the Beckley Crown Act goes viral
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) -The Beckley Crown Ordinance, an ordinance that bans discrimination against natural hairstyles and textures, was recently passed through the Beckley Common Council,...
Raleigh County Veterans Museum open for summer season
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The Raleigh County Veterans Museum kicks off their season this Memorial Day.Â
This Memorial Day Weekend, the Veterans Museum officially opened...
A new form of dirt bike racing that’s gaining national popularity...
GLEN DANIEL, WV (WOAY) - U.S. Sprint Enduro dirt bike racing has arrived on the courses of Hidden Valley Mud Bog, formally known as...
Two injured in ATV accident in Rhodell
RHODELL, WV (WOAY) - Two people are injured in an ATV accident near the 600 block of Tommy Creek Road in Rhodell.
The accident...
West Virginians ready to travel this summer
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Memorial Day Weekend is here and with the new COVID vaccine, many West Virginians are ready to travel.
As the...
New River Park Pool to Remain Closed for 2021
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Unfortunately, those of you who like to swim at the New River Park pool will have to wait until next...
Country roads stay open, community fights to remove gates
COAL CITY, WV (WOAY) - One of West Virginia's most notable traits is the country roads, however people are now fighting to keep them...
Mountaineer Food Bank hosts Mobile Food Giveaway at Epling Stadium
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - 300 families were given the chance for a free meal in Beckley.
Mountaineer Food Bank hosted a food giveaway at Linda...
World headquarters for mining equipment company in Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - It was sold as Phillips Machine. Today, Phillips Global celebrates the beginning of a new chapter.
Beckley is now world headquarters...
Beckley Mayor announces new recreational development plan
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Beckley's Mayor Rob Rappold recently announced that the city is seeking federal funding for a new recreational development plan.
"Senator Manchin...
Honey bees buzzing this spring, helping humans with nutrients
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - The bees are buzzing this spring. Working hard for not only themselves, honey bees also give humans the proper...
Marshall University club holds golf tournament at Grandview as part of...
GRANDVIEW, WV (WOAY) - The Marshall University Southern Coalfields Alumni and Big Green Club held their 31st annual four-person scramble golf tournament at Grandview Country...
West Virginia State Police to conduct sobriety checkpoint in Beaver on...
BEAVER, WV (WOAY) - West Virginia State Police will conduct a sobriety checkpoint along U.S. Rt. 19 on Tuesday.
The checkpoint will be approximately .1...
Save a Life Day event held to give people antidote for...
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Another Save a Life Day was held by different groups around Raleigh County as part of the Raleigh County Prevention Coalition's...
Pickleball tournament held as part of the Rhododendron Festival
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Pickleball-- a cross between tennis, badminton, and ping pong-- is a new sport that's becoming quite popular. And a co-ed...
