Tag: Raleigh County
Upper Deck Training Facility preparing to reopen
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - It's been over a year since Upper Deck Training Facility in Beckley has been fully operational. After several months of...
December 7th marks the 79th anniversary of Pearl Harbor
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - December 7th marks the 79th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii.
On Sunday morning, December 7, 1941,...
Veterinarians urge caution for pet owners with poinsettias
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WOAY) - Poinsettias are getting popular once again as the holidays roll around, but veterinarians urge caution if you own a cat.Â
Poinsettias...
Shade Tree Car Club planning ‘Hot Rodding’ Santa event this weekend
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Shade Tree Car Club is planning a family friendly Christmas event this weekend.Â
Located at the Beckley Plaza Mall, they’ve dubbed...
Structure fire reported in Harper Heights area
HARPER HEIGHTS, WV (WOAY) - A structure fire was reported late Sunday evening in the Harper Heights area of Beckley.
According to Raleigh County dispatchers,...
Locals enjoy last day of Beckley Ice Rink
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The Beckley Ice Rink located by the Exhibition Coal Mine has been around for three weeks , and this weekend...
Therapy service hosts holiday event for special needs children
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Sunshine Therapy Services specializes in helping families with special needs, and one way they decided to help out during the...
City of Beckley sees great turnout with reverse Christmas Parade
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The city of Beckley held their reverse Christmas parade this morning.Â
The reverse parade was put on in caution of the...
United Way Executive Director Megan Legursky resigns
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - United Way Executive Director Megan Legursky has resigned, effective Friday, December 4, 2020.Â
The United Way Board of Directors released the...
School staffs adjusting to manage students amid constant flux in learning...
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - "We are really having to get creative in how we reach out to our students. We want to make sure...
Human Rights Month: Commission works to improve life in Beckley
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Over the past two years, Beckley has worked to make sure all its residents have equal rights. n
The Human...
Tips to keep in mind recycling this holiday season
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Every holiday season, residents unknowingly wreak havoc on their local recycling facilities by placing the wrong items in their blue...
Beckley-Stratton Middle School optimistic that students will be able to return...
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Beckley-Stratton Middle School has been on fully remote learning for the last two weeks of school.
The entire school was...
Food banks across West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee to receive year-end donations...
CHARLESTON, WV (WOAY) – Appalachian Power is donating $50,000 to food banks across West Virginia, Virginia and Tennessee during a time of year when...
Slots still open for Beckley Reserve Christmas Parade
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The City of Beckley is set to host its Reserve Christmas Parade this Saturday, but organizers are still looking for...
Smoke detector safety tips to use this holiday season
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - This holiday season may be the time to do some much-needed repairs and inspections.
Nearly three in every five deaths resulting...
Prevent a fire when using a space heater at home
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - As temperatures dip lower and lower with winter approaching, you may be tempted to pull out your space heater.
Homes are...
Tips to prevent Christmas Tree fires
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Winter Weather also means Christmastime, but before you deck the halls, it's important to know how to avoid disaster.
Christmas...
Special Education student thrives with virtual learning
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - It's National Special Education Day, and while the school year has been difficult for most families, those with children...
Talking to senior loved ones about driving
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - During Older Driver Safety Awareness Week, you may consider how safe your older loved ones are on the road.
As...
Andrew Davis joins NRGRDA as Special Projects Coordinator
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Andrew "Andy" Davis has joined the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) as its new Special Projects Coordinator.
Davis, a...
Mac’s Toy Fund receiving help from other local nonprofits to bring...
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - This holiday season was supposed to be the 90th annual Mac's Toy Fund at the Beckley Raleigh County Convention Center....
Chamber of Commerce continues project to improve entranceways into Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The Beckley-Raleigh Chamber of Commerce is working on adding power to several gateways leading into Beckley.
The chamber is hoping...
Raleigh County Commission donates additional $10,000 to Beckley Raleigh County Convention...
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The Raleigh County Commission has agreed to a $10,000 donation to the Beckley Raleigh County Convention Center.
The donation will...
