Tag: Raleigh County
Beckley Police give safety tips for driving in the rain
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The Beckley Police Department has issued safety tips while driving in the rain.
Safety tips for driving in the rain:
1. Turn...
UPDATE: Pre-trial hearing date scheduled for Hamlet Smith
UPDATE: (August 28, 2020) BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Hamlet Smith, the owner of local counseling center Life Strategies, was scheduled to appear virtually in...
Eastbound lanes shutdown after tractor trailer accident
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - All eastbound lanes of I-64, near mile marker 135, are currently shut down following an accident involving two tractor...
Beckley police shares weekly Facebook videos
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Beckley police recently started a series of Facebook videos where they will highlight aspects of the Beckley police department.
The three...
Raleigh County Commission approves proposed fire levy
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Raleigh County Commission approves proposed fire levy which will appear on the May 2020 ballot.
The proposed levy makes a few...
Raleigh County Commission approves design plan for Raleigh County Sheriff’s Department...
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Raleigh County Commission approved the design plan of the new Raleigh County Sheriff's Department building.
"They are going to benefit greatly....
Firefighters respond to vehicle fire, partially close I-64
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Firefighters are on scene of an accident resulting in a vehicle fire on I-64.
Dispatchers say the call came in...
Raleigh County welcomes four new deputies
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - The Raleigh County Sheriff's Department welcomes four new deputies.
Sheriff Scott Van Meter and the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office are...
Former West Virginia State Supreme Court Chief Justice back in the...
Former West Virginia Supreme Court Chief Justice Richard Neely is returning to politics, running again for the West Virginia Supreme Court.
He left the State...
West Virginia-based production crew begins work on film set in the...
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - A production group called Butter Chicken Pictures, made up entirely of people with roots to West Virginia, is working on...
Humane Society of Raleigh County kicks off Shelter Sweethearts fundraiser for...
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - February means it is time for the Shelter Sweetheart fundraiser for the Humane Society of Raleigh County.
You can visit participating...
The United Way of Southern West Virginia kicks off of their...
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The United Way of Southern West Virginia announced the kick-off of their 'One Pair of Shoes' monthly giving campaign. 'One...
Beckley Police loses a K-9
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The Beckley Police Department announces the passing of a retired K-9.
"It is with great sadness that we announce the passing...
Woodrow Wilson High School VEX Robotics team hosted its first VEX...
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Woodrow Wilson High School VEX Robotics Team hosted its first VEX Robotics tournament on February 1, 2020. Students from all...
NRCTC celebrates one year with Copenhaver at the helm
BEAVER, WV (WOAY) - On Friday, community members, faculty and staff gathered at the New River Community and Technical College campus in Beaver to...
Humane Society of Raleigh County gearing up for one of their...
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The Humane Society of Raleigh County's Fur Ball event is just around the corner.
Feline Fine is this year's theme and...
Woodrow Wilson History Teacher shares why he believes public school is...
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - This week is National School Choice Week any many are voicing their idea of the perfect learning environment.
All types...
Ghent community members put on blood drive in honor of the...
GHENT, WV (WOAY) - This afternoon to honor the lives lost in the 2007 explosion, the American Red Cross and members of the community...
Family members of 2007 Ghent Little General explosion visit memorial
GHENT, WV (WOAY) - Every year at 10:53 am on January 30th the families of the victims that were killed in 2007, Little General...
Mother of Woodrow Wilson athlete benched over hairstyle inspires anti-discrimination bill
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - We first met Tarsha Bolt back in December as she spoke out against what she felt was discrimination. Her son...
Raleigh Playhouse showing Oscar-nominated shorts over the weekend
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - You may have a chance to catch Oscar-nominated films in the movie theater, but you might not have an opportunity...
Greater Beckley Christian School closed Friday due to sickness
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Due to widespread sickness with both students, staff, and support staff the decision has been made to close Greater Beckley...
Homelessness street count finds three people in Raleigh Co. over four-hour...
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Every year, the Department of Housing and Urban Development require groups who help the homeless to conduct a "point-in-time"...
Fire departments respond to early morning fire
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Multiple fire departments worked to extinguish an early morning fire in the Bolt area.
Dispatchers say that a call came...
Campus Director talks how to prevent viruses and flu
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - China has reported that the outbreak of the new Coronavirus is rapidly spreading. In the United States, the case count...


























