Tag: Raleigh County
West Virginia Carnival returns to Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The West Virginia Carnival is finally getting to open back up after not being in operation since October of 2019,...
Petsonk law firm moves to new location in Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - With businesses trying to stay afloat during the virus recession and companies laying off numbers of employees, Sam Petsonk, a...
Construction on Lake Stephens Dam now complete
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - The Raleigh County Parks and Recreation started the ongoing construction of the Lake Stephens Dam and Marina last fall as...
A special woman finally gets recognition she deserves on Mother’s Day
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Zora "Big Mama" Stroud dedicated her life to a hard job that many women would have never even imagined, working for...
WVU Tech celebrates more than 180 graduates in 2021 Commencement Ceremony
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - One local university holds an in person commencement ceremony in honor of its graduates.
WVU Tech celebrated more than 180 graduates...
Veterans Museum celebrates an important day in history
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The Veterans Museum in Beckley had set up a living history encampment to acknowledge and celebrate the 76th anniversary of...
People gathered in downtown Beckley to recognize John Lewis Day
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - John Robert Lewis played a huge role in the Civil Rights Movement and is still playing a big part now...
Flying Eagles and Mohigans honor Richardson in Charleston
CHARLESTON, WV (WOAY) - It started with a moment of silence inside the Charleston Convention Center.
It ended with the student section thunderously chanting, "Long...
Beckley community gathers at Woodrow Wilson High School to honor Dwayne...
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - "I just want to take a moment to open up this ceremony in a word of prayer."
It starts...
Woodrow Wilson teammates and coaches remember Dwayne Richardson
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - "He was charismatic. He was really an electrifying figure," said Damon Hamby, Dwayne Richardson's pastor.
"He's somebody that'll light up a...
David Michael Green Kemp pleads guilty to charge of Patronizing a...
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - It's been almost 8-months since David Kemp responded to a Craiglist ad that read, "Young mama bear in town for...
City encourages outdoor activity after declaring May as Bike Month
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Officials in Beckley are gearing up for the warm weather and encouraging the community to get active.Â
For years, the city...
Preregistration for the Friends of Charity Auto Fair held at Marquee...
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Over the weekend folks were given the opportunity to pre-register their cars in the Friends of Charity Auto Fair coming...
Renegade Monster Truck Tour pays a visit to southern West Virginia
MOUNT HOPE, WV (WOAY) - The Renegade Monster Truck Tour made its fourth stop at the Beckley Motorsports Park for some high octane action...
Accident shuts down Flat Top Rd., knocks out power to hundreds
SHADY SPRING, WV (WOAY)- A tractor-trailer overturned early this morning, cutting power to hundreds in Raleigh County.
According to Raleigh County dispatchers, the call came...
Sheriff deputy saves the life of a two year-old child
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Early Tuesday morning a call came in about a two year old child that was unresponsive.
Deputy Haegan Harvey sprang...
Camp STEM to return to WVU Tech campus after being cancelled...
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - A popular STEM education camp is returning to the Beckley area this summer.
Hosted by WVU Tech, Camp STEM has the...
Raleigh County Sheriff’s Department receives new K9
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The Raleigh County Sheriff’s Department announces the arrival of a new K9.
Dino the German Shepherd is two years old and...
City of Beckley declares May as Bike Month
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - After a years-long effort to increase outdoor activity in the community, the City of Beckley has decided to declare the...
Local elementary school students donate to Blessing Box project
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - After a rough year of intense need, the local blessing Box Project in Raleigh County has seen huge success....
Beckley Recycling Center encourages year-round recycling
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Earth Day may be over, but you can reduce, reuse, recycle, and help take care of the planet any day...
Beckley City Councils tables vote on demolition of 227 Prince Street
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The Beckley City Council tables a vote on whether to demolish a city building.
The city of Beckley has stated...
Local drop-off locations set up for National Drug Take-Back Day
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WOAY) - The misuse of prescription medications has become a growing health concern, but there is also a growing effort to prevent it....
Food box giveaway held at Linda K. Epling Stadium
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The Beckley Housing Authority, with the help of Save the Children, held a second drive-thru food box delivery at the...
Hebrews Coffee Shop reopens its doors
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Hebrews Coffee Shop reopened its doors on Thursday.
The coffee shop closed in January to revamp the operation with new equipment...
