Tag: Raleigh County
New River CTC schedules additional on-campus registration events
BEAVER, WV (WOAY) - New River Community and Technical College is holding additional campus events to help students register for fall 2020 classes.
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Crews battle mobile home fire in Coal City
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Firefighters battled a mobile home fire earlier this evening.
Around 7:45 p.m., dispatchers say a mobile home caught fire off...
Quilt of Valor Foundation hosts giveaway for local veterans
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The Quilt of Valor Foundation hosted a giveaway for veterans at the Pikeview Christian Church.
The foundation sources quilts from throughout...
City to hire engineer to reevaluate old buildings
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - After a roof collapse on Main Street near the end of June, the city considers the safety of other buildings.
"This...
Back to school plan includes increased broadband access
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Governor Justice announced that he is committing $6 million to his Kids Connect initiative in order to ensure all...
WV Division of Corrections issues statement after rise of COVID-19 at...
CHARLESTON, WV (WOAY) – The W.Va. Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation remains watchful for signs of COVID-19 at its facilities, including at the Southern...
Walmart plans family drive-ins for August
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Walmart locations across the country plan to offer parking lots to families looking for a night out.
Near the end...
Humane Society needs volunteers for barn cleanup
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - The Humane Society of Raleigh County asks for volunteers to help clean up an old barn.
Years ago, the barn...
Beef Jerky Outlet opens in Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The Beef Jerky Outlet cut the ribbon for its Beckley location this afternoon.
The owners are originally from Beckley, and...
New fire station includes new training tower
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The Beckley Fire Department is just weeks away from leaving behind an old station for its brand new facility.
In just...
New organization advocates to unite the community
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - A new Beckley organization called UPAC is planning new activism to unite the community. The newly formed group is working...
Crews start demolition process on Walton, New buildings
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Crews work to demolish two Main Street buildings after a roof collapse earlier this summer.
The collapse shut down main street for...
Two inmates, four employees test positive for COVID-19 at SRJ
BEAVER, WV (WOAY) - COVID-19 concerns continue to grow at Southern Regional Jail.
According to Lawrence Messina, there remain two active inmate cases at Southern...
The City of Beckley announces spending plans from the CARES Act
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The City of Beckley is announcing the spending plan for funds from the CARES Act. This is money given to...
‘You can’t teach them from the grave,’ School protesters rally against...
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Local protesters and a group of children are finding a moment of joy by dancing as they rally against children...
Second inmate at Southern Regional Jail tests positive for COVID-19
BEAVER, WV (WOAY) - A second inmate has tested positive for COVID-19.
According to the WV DHHR, a second inmate has tested positive as of...
New statue being built in Beckley to honor Bill Withers
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - A Raleigh County native and music legend will soon have a second statue in Beckley.
The City of Beckley is...
Family Worship Center provides online vacation bible school
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The Family Worship Center is providing children a way to enjoy their yearly vacation bible school program in an online...
Synthetic turf fields nearing completion for Raleigh County Schools
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - The Raleigh County school board is in the process of converting their four football fields into synthetic turf.Â
The company...
COVID-19 concern considered a viable reason to apply for absentee ballot...
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - The Raleigh County Commission passed the Emergency Absentee Voting Policy on Tuesday.
According to Raleigh County Clerk Danny Moore, this...
Beckley ARH increases testing as cases spike
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Today kicked off the beginning of a partnership between Beckley ARH hospital and the state of West Virginia. The partnership...
ATV-related incidents on the rise in southern West Virginia
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Since 1982 there have been nearly 700 deaths relating to all-terrain-vehicles in West Virginia, and almost 100 of those deaths...
Local gardeners host Beckley Garden Exchange this Tuesday
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - In an effort to bring to the community together, a group of Beckley gardeners is putting on a garden exchange...
The Brain Training Center launches Just Breathe WV initiative
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - As people everywhere are dealing with stress and anxiety from the coronavirus crisis, mental health is an important aspect of...
National Farmers Market Week aims to support local farmers
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - This week marks the start of National Farmers Market Week, a time to celebrate and support local farmers.Â
Farmers markets are...
