Tag: Raleigh County
Beckley Reverse Christmas Parade to take place this weekend
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The City of Beckley is gearing up for their Christmas Parade.
This parade will be in reverse style, where patrons drive...
New River CTC holds spring registration events
BEAVER, WV (WOAY) - Registration is underway at New River Community and Technical College for spring classes starting January 19, 2021, and campus events...
Concord University campuses closed tomorrow
ATHENS, WV (WOAY) - Concord University's Athens and Beckley campuses are closed Nov. 30 due to a network outage.
Details are limited, but the university...
Beckley Art Center begins annual Holiday Gift Show
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The Beckley Art Center is hosting its annual Holiday Gift Show.
Dozens of artists from across the region have created...
Holiday fire prevention tips
BEAVER, WV (WOAY) - From holiday candles to Christmas trees, dangling garlands, and fireplaces, seasonal decor can often be hazardous if not properly put...
Shoppers flock to Kohl’s early for Black Friday
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Black Friday shopping kicked off this morning with precautions in place for those opting to do their shopping in person.
Kohl's...
The Salvation Army: “We need more help now than ever to...
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The pandemic hit the United States hard-- but it's hitting those in need even harder. While more people than ever...
Local Humane Society offers Black Friday adoption deal
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Black Friday isn't just for Christmas shopping anymore.
Today only, the Humane Society of Raleigh County adopted out animals with...
On-duty firefighters share Thanksgiving meal with “second family”
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Thanksgiving is usually shared with close friends and family, but for first responders, things are a little different.
Beckley fire department...
YMCA of Southern West Virginia holds 44th annual Thanksgiving Day Run
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - With so many restrictions and precautions in place over the past few months, it's been tough to bring a large...
Beckley Police Department offers advice on how to travel safely for...
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Despite COVID numbers increasing, there will still be plenty of traveling done this Thanksgiving, in multiple capacities.
Having students on breaks...
Coping with holiday loneliness
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The holiday season is generally thought of as a time of joy and love, but for far too many people,...
Mayor of Beckley gives update on “Ascending Cardinals” statue
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - A new statue in downtown Beckley is still in the works.Â
The City of Beckley is in the process of building...
Raleigh County Commission presents Raleigh County Veterans Museum with 10k check
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Christmas came early for a local museum in Raleigh County.Â
This afternoon, the Raleigh County Commission presented Raleigh County Veterans museum...
Hospice of Southern West Virginia welcomes its newest Director of Public...
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Last Monday, Hospice of Southern West Virginia welcomed its newest Director of Public Relations.Â
25-year-old, Charleston native Tyler Jordon is now...
Organizations finding unique ways to celebrate the holiday season
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Organizations around the area are searching for ways to celebrate the holidays in a safe manner.
The need for social...
The City of Beckley honors former basketball star
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - A former West Virginia high school, college and NBA basketball player will soon be recognized throughout the City of Beckley...
Active Southern West Virginia kicks off weekly winter hiking series
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Active Southern West Virginia is starting a new winter hiking series.
The six week series will consist of a weekly hike...
Beckley VAMC Needs You! Volunteers Urgently Needed
BECKLEY, WV — Looking for purpose or a way to give back to your community? The Beckley VA Medical Center needs you.
The Beckley VAMC...
Beckley VAMC counting on volunteers to keep services intact while COVID...
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The Beckley VAMC has altered its process for getting veterans into their appointments.
In order to limit the amount of people...
How to stay safe this Holiday season
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Usually, the holidays are a perfect time to spend with your loved ones. But due to the pandemic, this year...
Holiday Market 2020 Cancelled
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The Beckley Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce has canceled the Holiday Market scheduled for Dec 1-3, 2020 at the Raleigh...
Structure fire cleared in Harper Heights
HARPER HEIGHTS, WV (WOAY) - A structure fire initiated early this morning in the Harper Heights area of Beckley.
The fire was reported on the...
Two injured in three-car accident
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Two people were taken to the hospital after a three-car accident in front of the Beckley Papa John's.
Dispatchers say that...
Klockner Pentaplast invests $8.5 million into Raleigh County
BEAVER, WV (WOAY) - The investment is for $8.5 million.
But the impact of Klockner Pentaplast's latest expansion to its Beaver operation goes even...
