Tag: Raleigh County
Raleigh County Commission approves five new deputy vehicles for Sheriff’s Department
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The Raleigh County Sheriff's Department receives an upgrade in its vehicles.
The Raleigh County Commission approves the purchase of five...
Southern West Virginia vaccine clinics scheduled for this week
SOUTHERN WEST VIRGINIA (WOAY) - There are several opportunities for Southern West Virginians to get vaccinated this week.
There will be a clinic on Wednesday...
Raleigh County community gathers on 11th anniversary of Upper Big Branch...
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - 11 years ago today, 29 miners were killed in an explosion at the Upper Big Branch coal mine in Raleigh...
New River Transit expands routes, schedule for first time in 40...
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - David Crone drives the New River Transit Green Route to Sophia and Beaver. His route schedule is expanding for the...
New darkroom comes to Beckley Art Center
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - After plans for a darkroom had been in the works for a while, The Beckley Art Center finally got to...
Ward Law Office celebrates Grand Opening at new location
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - An established law office celebrates a grand opening at a new location.
Ward Law Office cut the ribbon on its...
UPDATE: Missing Raleigh County man found safe
UPDATE (4/5 @ 4 p.m.): According to West Virginia State Police, Miller has been found safe.
SHADY SPRING, WV (WOAY) - A man is missing...
Special iHeart Easter service held at Linda K Epling Stadium
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The iHeart Church of Mt. Hope took to the outdoors Easter morning at the Linda K. Epling Stadium in Beckley...
Kids fishing derby held at Alpine Ministries
BRADLEY, WV (WOAY) - A first-ever fishing derby for kids was held at the Alpine Ministries pond, where kids thirteen and under who had...
Youth Arts in the Parks Exhibit open at Tamarack
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The Youth Arts in the Parks exhibit opened at the Tamarack on Friday.
The exhibit features the artwork of the top...
Shade Tree Car Club hosting Easter event this Saturday April 2
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The Shade Tree Car Club is giving families a chance to celebrate Easter.
This will be the car club’s third annual...
2021 Youth Arts in the Parks Wildflower Art Exhibit opens at...
GLEN JEAN, WV (WOAY) — A new exhibit opens tomorrow at Tamarack, featuring the artwork of local students who participated in the Youth Arts...
City of Beckley planning four neighborhood car cruises
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The City of Beckley in partnership with local car clubs is planning a full season of community car cruises and...
The YMCA of Southern West Virginia receives challenge grant
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - This morning, the YMCA of Southern West Virginia received a challenge grant from the Carter Family Foundation.
The one hundred thousand...
Beckley Warming Center to open overnight
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Considering weather predictions of wind chills reaching below 15 degrees, overnight into Friday morning, the Beckley Warming Center will be...
17-year old reflects on vaccination experience as COVID-19 vaccine eligibility expands...
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - West Virginians ages 16 and up are now eligible to be vaccinated for COVID-19.
17-year old Brittney Anderson says the...
New River Physical Therapy fully open in Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Those in Raleigh County needing physical therapy have a new place to turn.
New River Physical Therapy had a soft opening...
Brush fires reported behind YMCA Soccer Complex in Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - First responders are currently on scene of a brush fire, possibly several, behind the YMCA Soccer Complex in Beckley.
Raleigh County...
Local directors crowdfunding for new film featuring Beckley’s Ambrosia Inn
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - A film called Ambrosia. It’s a slapstick comedy about the owner of a bed and breakfast trying to navigate a...
United Way of Southern West Virginia hosts “Denim for a Difference”...
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - A Beckley organization is encouraging comfort for employees while raising money for a good cause.
United Way of Southern West...
Senator Shelley Moore Capito tours Raleigh County Memorial Airport development site
BEAVER, WV (WOAY) - "I think there's a great vision here and I just wanted to see how it was progressing."
Senator Shelley Moore Capito...
New River Transit expanding hours, routes next Monday
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Beginning Monday, April 5th, New River Transit is expanding its hours... making public transportation even more accessible in our area.
For...
Beckley working to pass hair non-discrimination bill
BECKLEY, W.Va. (AP) — The city of Beckley is poised to join Morgantown and Charleston in passing a local ordinance to protect Black West...
March is American Red Cross Month
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The American Red Cross honors their volunteers and donors during the month of March as part of Red Cross Month....
Hospice of Southern West Virginia patients receive donations of food, clothing...
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Patients at the local Hospice House were in for a surprise as employees with Mountain Heart Community Services stopped by...
