Tag: Raleigh County
Responders hold debriefing session following Beaver explosion, gas leak
BEAVER, WV (WOAY) - One week after containing an explosion and monitoring a gas leak, four departments met at the Beaver Volunteer Fire Department...
WVU Tech holds on-campus freshman summer program for STEM students
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - After having to move the program online last year due to COVID, students and professors at WVU Tech were more than...
Mountaineer Food Bank hosting food giveaway in Beckley on Wednesday
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - A bi-monthly food giveaway returns to Raleigh County this week.
Mountaineer Food Bank's mobile food pantry will be at Epling Stadium...
Summer Car and Bike Show back in Beckley this weekend
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - An annual summer show returns to Beckley this weekend.
The City of Beckley and Beckley Events' Summer Car and Bike Show...
Golfing for Charity: Toys for Tots holds tournament in Grandview
GRANDVIEW, WV (WOAY) - It is Christmas in July as golfers from across the area tee off to help others.
Grandview country club normally stays...
National mud bog competition to be held at Hidden Valley Golf...
GLEN DANIEL, WV (WOAY) - Flag wars, one of the biggest mud bog competitions bringing in competitors and guests from all over the east...
Police still on the hunt for missing Coal City man
COAL CITY, WV (WOAY) - Police are still on the hunt for a Coal City man missing since last week.
Daniel Miller is possibly driving...
Beckley Raleigh County Parks and Rec plans to build new skate...
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Following the celebration of paying off the $3 million-dollar Historic Black Knight Municipal Park, the City of Beckley is ready...
Beckley becomes first VAMC in the nation to reopen Adult Day...
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - "The veterans have been waiting a long time and so have we."
That would be 16 months, to be exact. After...
Raleigh County Courthouse to receive 350 updated voting machines
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The voting process in Raleigh County is set to become more visual and efficient.
The county commission approved the purchase of...
Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office swears in two new deputies
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - One local law enforcement agency adds two new members to its ranks.
Nathaniel Traybor and Brandon Toler were sworn in as...
State Fire Marshal’s Office investigating Beaver explosion
BEAVER, WV (WOAY) - On Sunday afternoon locals in the Beaver area were surprised when an explosion occurred at Judy’s, a lottery parlor on...
Several businesses report gas smells in Beaver following gas explosion yesterday
BEAVER, WV (WOAY) - Several businesses report smells of gas in the Beaver area following the gas explosion at Judy's yesterday.
The call came in...
Beckley Art Center hosting Youth Theatre Camp
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Raleigh County kids have a unique chance to sharpen their skills in the theatre.
The Beckley Art Center is hosting a...
Raleigh County Public Library supports Blessing Box project with incentive program
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The Raleigh County Public Library is looking for donations for the local Blessing Box Project.Â
Throughout the next month, the library...
Two-part historical event held at the Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The Beckley Parks and Recreation and the Raleigh County Historical Society not only commemorated a special locomotive that has served as...
America’s Got Talent star promoting adult education
BEAVER, WV (WOAY) - Celebrating the 10-year anniversary of winning America's Got Talent, West Virginia native Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. has partnered with the...
Beckley VAMC reaches 10,000 vaccine milestone
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The first vaccines distributed at the Beckley Veterans Association Medical Center were given out back in December of 2020. Now...
Local ministry specialized in substance use recovery receives $5,000 donation
PROSPERITY, WV (WOAY) - A local ministry receives a $5,000 donation for their efforts to help those suffering from substance use disorders.
Brian’s Safehouse is...
Groundbreaking ceremony held on future site of new Trinity Motors
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - A groundbreaking ceremony was held on the future site of a new Trinity Motors, located right in front of the...
Students learn all about STEM during camp at New River Community...
BEAVER, WV (WOAY) - Middle Schoolers around the area have been hard at work at a new STEM education summer camp through New River...
Necco Foster Care resumes in person foster parent training
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The next generation of foster parents begin their training in Raleigh County.
Necco Foster Care in Beckley is holding its...
“He loved life itself, and he was teaching his son everything...
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Mary West surrounds herself with pictures of her son and her grandson--the two killed July 1 when the car they...
Week-long YMCA Summer Soccer Camp kicks off
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Raleigh County athletes are honing in on their footwork in Beckley this week.
The YMCA of Southern West Virginia's Summer...
Beckley storefront vandalized early Monday morning
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Early Monday morning locals were concerned to see a vandalized storefront in downtown Beckley.
Beckley Councilman Robert Dunlap was the one...
