Tag: Raleigh County
Pioneer Community Bank awarded “Battle of the Banks” trophy for Toys...
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - One local bank rises above all others to raise money for a good cause.
Pioneer Community Bank on Beckley was awarded...
YMCA of Southern West Virginia offering lifeguard certification opportunity amid Beckley...
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Calling all lifeguards!
With Beckley struggling to fill slots at several pools this summer, the city is combining with the YMCA...
Raleigh County Solid Waste Authority receives $1,000 donation towards “Hightower’s Project”
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The Raleigh County Solid Waste Authority receives a donation towards its "Hightower's Project."
The Raleigh County Commission granted the authority $1,000...
STEM camp students engage in science demonstrations, inquire about college admissions
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Bio-diesel and college admissions all in one day.
Raleigh County high school students at the WVU Tech STEM camp learning about...
“Anyone that ever met him, loved him”: Rudy Cerda’s sister remembers...
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - "I kind of lost feeling in my body."
Devastation. Shock. Heartbreak. All of those emotions hitting Rebecca Martinez last week upon...
Raleigh County Litter and Animal Control granted approval for new radios
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Two departments receive critical funding for new radios.
Litter and Animal Control were granted a request by the Raleigh County...
Morgan Spolarich sworn in as newest Raleigh County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The Raleigh County Prosecuting Attorney's Office adds another member to its team.
Morgan Spolarich was sworn in Tuesday in Raleigh...
Tamarack welcomes guests to visit art and music series for West...
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Tamarack Marketplace welcomed in tourists and locals alike this weekend with live music and by honoring esteemed West Virginia artists, and...
Juneteenth commemorated and celebrated in Beckley for its 17th anniversary
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - An important announcement was made on June 19, 1865 officially proclaiming all slaves their freedom.
Now a national and federal holiday, Juneteenth...
Annual West Virginia Day celebration held at Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - West Virginia officially became its own state on June 20th, 1863, making it 158 years old.
To celebrate, the Beckley Exhibition...
Locals enjoy long weekend as cities plan events
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - With the recent addition of Juneteenth as a national holiday and West Virginia Day being observed on Monday, many locals...
Lake Stephens Hosting Annual Beach Blast
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Lake Stephens kicked off their annual Beach Blast Friday morning.
The Beach Blast is a two day event that gives...
Vehicle accident leaves Robert C. Byrd Drive closed until further notice
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - An accident on Robert C. Byrd Drive leaves the roadway closed until further notice.
Dispatch says the call came in just...
West Virginia may experience rental car shortage this travel season
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - First toilet paper, then gas and now rental cars? It seems that the restart of travel is causing a rental...
Fridays in the Park makes its return to downtown Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Fridays in the Park is back for its 30th year at Word Park in Beckley, and the lineup is filled...
City of Beckley looking to purchase Zen’s Café building and lot
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Located in the heart of downtown Beckley on Neville Street is Zen’s Café. The business was opened in 2016 and...
Crews respond to structure fire in Maple Fork
MAPLE FORK, WV (WOAY) - Multiple units are responding to a structure fire in Maple Fork.
Dispatchers received a call at 3:55 p.m. The...
Pride 2021 event held in downtown Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The Beckley Intermodal Gateway was filled with singing, dancing, local artists, around 60 vendors, and lots of fun and celebration for...
Local car club to support animal rescue organization with weekend car...
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Shade Tree Car Club is planning a car show this weekend in support of a local animal rescue organization.
Soaring Hope...
Beckley Area Foundation offering “Field of Interest” grants
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The Beckley Area Foundation is offering 11 opportunities for “Field of Interest” grants.
The foundation considers grant requests from organizations that...
Anti-Rabies clinic underway, multiple locations
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The Raleigh County Anti-Rabies Clinic is underway, so now your pets can stay up to date on all of their...
Annual Bunkers Open Golf Tournament held at the Resort at Glade...
GLADE SPRINGS, WV (WOAY) - The 16th annual Bunkers Open Golf Tournament presented by the Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce was held on the golf...
Visually impaired driving activity highlights second day of the Beckley Police...
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - You may be looking at the future of law enforcement.
The Beckley Police Department hosting kids ages 11-14 at its...
Third Reconstruction demonstrators gather in downtown Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The West Virginia Poor People’s Campaign held a demonstration outside Congresswoman Carol Miller’s office.
The Poor People’s Campaign says they focus...
Catholic tradition Corpus Christi recognized with a customary procession at a...
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The sacred Feast of Corpus Christi was honored and celebrated at Saint Francis DeSales Catholic Church in downtown Beckley, representing the...
