Tag: Raleigh County
Beckley NAACP encourages residents to get tested
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The Coronavirus has had an impact on many communities across the country and the NAACP wants to stress the importance...
Appalachian Power reporting close to 700 outages in Beckley
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOAY)- Appalachian Power has reported almost 700 outages throughout Beckley.
According to the website, there are currently 694 power outages. The outages...
Non-profit organization PAAC makes COVID-19 testing more accessible to the black...
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - To help make COVID-19 testing more accessible to the black community, the Partnership of African-American Churches (PAAC) held its second...
Multiple law enforcement departments in Raleigh County combine for Operation “LA...
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Members of the Raleigh County Sheriff's Office, West Virginia State Police, Beckley PD and others assisted Beckley-Raleigh County Drug...
Coda Kitchens provides free hot meals to Bradley residents
BRADLEY, WV (WOAY) -Â Bradley Freewill Baptist Church partners with Coda Kitchens to provide free hot meals to the community.Â
After being cut down to...
Mountaineer Food Bank hosts first mobile food pantry of the year
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - On Wednesday, Mountaineer Food Bank hosted its first mobile food pantry of the year.Â
The food bank was prepared to hand...
Beckley Multicultural Center hosts Covid-19 testing
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Wednesday afternoon the Partnership of African American Churches (PAAC) Covid-19 Surge Testing Team conducted Covid testing at the Multicultural Center...
Congresswoman Carol Miller visits West Virginia Hive
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Wednesday morning Congresswoman Carol Miller visited the West Virginia Hive in Beckley.
The purpose of the visit was for Congresswoman Miller...
Small businesses potentially see relief as second round of PPP loans...
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Small business owners everywhere are curious about pandemic relief initiatives.
Earlier this month, the Paycheck Protection Program, or PPP, was made...
Beckley churches feeds community and provides winter coats
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Two local churches came together this afternoon to provide free meals to the community.Â
On Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 2...
Ebenezer Baptist Church raising money to buy a food truck
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 4 PM to 6 PM Ebenezer Baptist Church provides meals to the homeless in...
Beckley Art Center set to open “The Blue Period” exhibition
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - A new blue themed art exhibition called "The Blue Period" will soon be coming to Beckley.Â
Beckley Art Center asked 30...
Partial road collapse reported in Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY)- A partial road collapse has been reported in Beckley.
According to emergency services, the collapse is in the 700 block of Prosperity...
Raleigh General Hospital names new CEO
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Raleigh General Hospital has announced Simon Ratliff has been named Chief Executive Officer, effective Feb. 22.
Ratliff has served as CEO...
Registration open at New River CTC for online classes starting March...
BEAVER, WV (WOAY) - New River Community and Technical College is offering online classes starting March 1, and registration is underway.
“Our Rolling Start Options...
Raleigh County resident searches for late father’s lost guitar
SHADY SPRING, WV (WOAY) - A Raleigh County resident has been on a long quest trying to find his late father’s guitar. After searching...
Beckley NAACP President reflects on Vice President Kamala Harris
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Following the inauguration, The NAACP recognizes the overwhelming significance of having a woman of color as vice president.Â
Originally from California,...
Non discrimination ordinance in Beckley sees 2nd year anniversary
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Friday Jan. 22, 2020, marks two years since the passing of the non discrimination ordinance in Beckley. Â
The ordinance includes sexual orientation...
Raleigh County Commissioner appointed to New River Gorge Regional Development Authority...
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The newest Raleigh County Commissioner has been appointed to another local position.
Greg Duckworth began his term as county commissioner...
New River Gorge Regional Development Authority speaks on recent federal redesignation
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - New River Gorge has recently been redesignated as a National Park and Preserve.
This redesignation will open up countless new...
Multiple health organizations combine to distribute 500 COVID-19 vaccines
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Multiple hospitals, drug stores and even the Health Department combined to host a distribution of 500 COVID-19 vaccines Thursday...
“Harvey Aesthetics and Wellness” celebrates full opening in Beckley Plaza Shopping...
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - "Harvey Aesthetics and Wellness" celebrated its full opening on Wednesday.
Harvey has been open on a restricted schedule for one...
Appalachian Power moving forward on project to add power to Trap...
TRAP HILL, WV (WOAY) - Appalachian Power made a presentation to the Raleigh County Commission this week to run a new power line from...
Lake Stephens dam project near completion
SURVEYOR, WV (WOAY) - The construction project at Lake Stephens is nearing completion.
Raleigh County Parks and Recreation is making the final payments on...
Beckley Mayor Rob Rappold shares thoughts: I’m very optimistic about the...
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Following Wednesday’s inauguration, a local leader shares his thoughts on the future of the United States.Â
Beckley Mayor Rob Rappold says...
