Tag: Raleigh County
West Virginia Police Canine Association offers K-9 certification tests
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The West Virginia Police Canine Association is offering K-9 certification tests this week.
K-9s go through a training seminar by the...
Raleigh County offers more free testing after seeing travel-related COVID-19 cases
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Free community testing in Raleigh County was offered today at the Raleigh County Convention Center.Â
The testing comes just after the...
Staff member at a Raleigh County Assisted Living Center test positive...
BEAVER, WV (WOAY) - Gov. Justice reported that one direct care staff member at the Greystone Assisted Living Community in Raleigh County has tested...
Local hospice talks the important role of CNAs during National Nursing...
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - June 18th-25th is National Nursing Assistants Week. This week is about recognizing the unique contributions of nursing assistants and other...
Two patients test positive for COVID-19 at Beckley nursing facility, results...
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Additional patients have tested positive for COVID-19 at Harper Mills in Beckley, but results are conflicting.
Kristin Anderson, the media spokesperson,...
One injured in motorcycle accident
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - One person was transported to the hospital after a motorcycle accident today.
Dispatchers say the call came in around 1:27...
LGBT+ organization hosts virtual Pride event
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Beckley Pride hosts its second annual Pride event in honor of June being Pride Month.
Due to COVID-19 concerns, it...
Hidden Valley Golf hosts demolition derby
GLEN DANIEL, WV (WOAY) - The Hidden Valley Golf Course held a demolition derby.
Hundreds of people showed up to watch the vehicles face off...
Tamarack hosts West Virginia Day celebrations
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The Tamarack celebrated West Virginia Day today with many activities, including the opening of a new art exhibit dedicated to...
New party company opens for business
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - A new party business made his debut at the Juneteenth festival held today in Beckley.
Backyard Bounce is a mobile business...
Tamarack host pride inspired gallery exhibit for pride month
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - June is pride month, and to help celebrate Tamarack is hosting a pride inspired gallery exhibition called Vividly Chromatic: Pigments...
Local recording artists puts on Juneteenth event
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Two local recording artists Chevy and Wes have come together to put on their first annual Juneteenth celebration in Beckley....
Accident reported in Raleigh County
Shady Spring, WV (WOAY)- A single-vehicle accident was reported on Ritter Dr. in Shady Spring this morning.
According to dispatchers, a call was placed at...
Man found lying in the road
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - A man was found early this morning between Eisenhower Rd. and Stanaford Rd. in Beckley.
According to dispatchers, EMS transported him...
Local doctor shares tips on how to cope with mental health...
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY)- June is Alzheimer's and brain awareness month, and while this month is essential every year, it's especially crucial amidst the COVID-19...
Beckley Police searching for a missing 18-year-old
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The Beckley Police Department is searching for an 18-year-old male.
Robert David Sparks was last seen on June 16 at approximately...
Beckley fireworks show back on after city receives corporate donations
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The Beckley fireworks show is back on after some worries that it would need to be canceled.
The city had to...
Raleigh County Commission approves roofing project
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The Raleigh County Commission met for its regular session with multiple new business topics. Chief among them was a roof...
Beckley-Raleigh County Health Department to offer free COVID-19 testing
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The Beckley-Raleigh County Health Department to offer free community COVID-19 testing.
This event will occur next Tuesday, June 23rd, from 8:30...
The City of Beckley’s Fireworks Display on July 4th is back...
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Beckley’s July 4th fireworks display will happen in 2020 thanks to donations from Dr. Ayne Amjad, Chick-fil-a, Beckley ARH, Faith Community Church,...
Shade Tree and Smooth Impressions Car Clubs dedicate biweekly cruise to...
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The Shade Tree and Smooth Impressions Car Club held another car cruise this weekend, but this time it was dedicated...
New Beckley fire station expected to be completed by July
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The New Beckley fire station is almost complete.
The construction project located off the Beckley Bypass is expected to be completed...
Raleigh County Solid Waste Authority resumes recycling program
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - On July 1st, Raleigh County residents can start recycling their trash at Raleigh County Solid Waste Authority.
The drop off-center program...
WVDEP’s Adopt-A-Highway Volunteer Appreciation Day canceled
CHARLESTON, WV (WOAY) – The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) has canceled the 2020 Adopt-A-Highway (AAH) Volunteer Appreciation Day event scheduled for...
Triple A warns of unsafe driving habits
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Motorists hit the road again as restrictions are lifted, but many practice unsafe driving habits.
A recent study conducted by AAA...
