Tag: Raleigh County
Beckley’s “Project Mountaineer” off to a successful start
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - It's all there on the website.
In September, the city of Beckley completed deployment of Project Mountaineer. This service, offered...
Hamlet Smith appears virtually in court for status hearing
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Hamlet Smith, the owner of local counseling center Life Strategies, was scheduled to appear virtually in court on Tuesday for...
Reverse Veteran’s Day Parade in Beckley cancelled
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY)- Due to the weather forecast of heavy rains and thunderstorms for November 11, 2020 the decision has been made to cancel...
Raleigh County Commission grants request from Beckley-Raleigh County Health Department for...
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The Raleigh County Commission agreed today to grant a request from the Beckley-Raleigh County Health Department for $14,953.
That money...
Raleigh County Veterans Museum preparing for seventh annual Healing Field Ceremony
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) -Â The Raleigh County Veterans Museum is preparing for their seventh annual Healing Field Ceremony.
Each Veterans Day, in exchange for a...
City of Beckley preparing for reverse Veterans Day Parade
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The City of Beckley is gearing up for their Veterans Day parade.Â
The city is taking multiple COVID precautions for the...
Classes offered over winter holiday at New River CTC
BEAVER, WV (WOAY) - Registration is underway at New River Community and Technical College for winter session, Dec.14, 2020 through Jan. 15, 2021. Students...
Tamarack to reopen Nov. 13
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The West Virginia Parkways Authority will reopen Tamarack on Friday, Nov. 13, 2020.
Tamarack has been closed since Thursday, Oct. 29,...
Locals and travelers share thoughts on election process
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Joe Biden was declared the winner of the 2020 presidential election, and many residents have had a lot to say...
Coffee lovers everywhere celebrate National Cappuccino Day
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - November 8 is National Cappuccino Day, a time for coffee lovers everywhere to support their local coffee shops.Â
One local coffee...
Crossroads Mall reopens after Saturday evening gas leak
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Firefighters have cleared the scene of a gas leak earlier this evening.
Dispatchers say a caller reported smoke inside the Buckle...
Vendors hold fundraiser for local teen battling cancer
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Vendors in Beckley set up a fundraiser for a local teen battling cancer.Â
Emily Perkins was diagnosed with leukemia last year...
Main Street fully open in Beckley for the first time since...
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - It took over four months, but Main Street is once again fully open to Beckley traffic. Demolition of the damaged...
United Way of Southern West Virginia kicks-off Wonderland of Trees event
GLEN JEAN, WV (WOAY) - The holiday season is starting to get underway and United Way of Southern West Virginia has kicked-off their Wonderland...
United Way hosts festive weekend activities
GLEN JEAN, WV (WOAY ) - Along with the Wonderland of Trees event, United Way is also offering other festive activities this weekend.Â
Starting Friday...
Seasonal depression may not have drastic effect this year
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Since Daylight Savings ended, you have less time to spend outside in the sun every day.
Usually, that's a problem...
Brandon Steele maintains House of Delegate seat from the 29th District
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Raleigh County was associated with six districts for house delegate races in this week's general election.
District 29 pitted Republican...
Petsonk falls to Morrisey, but is encouraged by his campaign
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - One of the races that WOAY was keeping an eye on last night was for Attorney General.
That race...
Raleigh County Election Results
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Final results are in for Raleigh County.
Incumbent Linda Sumner for Assessor ran unopposed, winning with 27,656 votes.
For Raleigh County...
44th YMCA Thanksgiving Day Run is a go
Beckley, WV (WOAY) – The YMCA of Southern West Virginia is pleased to announce that one of Beckley’s long standing traditions will go on...
Local radio station flips format to all Christmas
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - To lift everyone’s spirits, a local radio station in Beckley has switched to an all-holiday music format, giving us all...
Raleigh County Public Library launches a new Facebook book club
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Starting today, Raleigh County Public Library launches a new Facebook book club for adult readers.Â
Each month, members of the...
The Raleigh County Public Library joins tutor service
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Raleigh County residents who are struggling with their work will now have access to a free online tutor.
The Raleigh County...
Rhodell Precinct 25 to be open on election day
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Rhodell Precinct 25 in the Gospel Tabernacle Fellowship Building; Rhodell, WV WILL BE OPEN tomorrow; Tuesday, November 3, 2020;...
Girl Scouts of Raleigh County host drive-through Trick-or-Treating
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The Girl Scouts of Raleigh County put on a drive-through Trick-or-Treating event.
Not long ago, the City of Beckley decided against...
