Tag: Raleigh County
Socially-distanced Car Cruise takes place in Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - This weekend the Shade Tree Car Club and Smooth Impressions Car Club partnered with Beckley Events to hold a mobile...
Giving Tuesday encourages communities to donate in state-wide food drive
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - This Tuesday the United Way is holding Giving Tuesday, a state-wide food drive to help people in need.Â
Between 9 A.M....
West Virginia’s School Lunch Hero Day celebration includes two national winners
CHARLESTON, WV (WOAY) - The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) is pleased to announce two school nutrition employees have earned national recognition as...
Community “adopts” local high school seniors
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - With social distancing still encouraged, graduation ceremonies aren't what parents are used to and graduation parties are nearly impossible.
In...
New York-based company donates shoes to United Way
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - This morning, a New York-based company made a sizable donation to United Way of Southern West Virginia.
The donation came from...
City of Beckley to host Neighborhood Car Cruise
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - This weekend, collectors of old, new and niche cars will drive through the streets to give citizens a drive-by show.
Shade...
United Way to host Safe & Social Golf Scramble fundraiser this...
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The United Way of Southern West Virginia is planning to host a golfing fundraiser this May at the Black Knight...
Raleigh General Hospital resumes elective and non-urgent surgeries and procedures
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) – Raleigh General Hospital announced today that it is taking the appropriate steps to safely resume some elective and non-urgent surgeries...
Counties prepare for elections by providing PPE for poll workers
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - As elections draw near in the coming months, counties are beginning to take extra precautions to handle the large crowds.Â
Despite...
Beckley neighborhood car cruises to start this Saturday, May 2
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Shade Tree Car Club, Smooth Impressions Car Club, and Beckley Events are teaming up to offer neighborhood cruises that allow...
Local medical clinic offers COVID-19 antibody testing
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Starting today, a local Beckley medical clinic, Primary Care Plus is offering COVID-19 antibody testing. These tests are used to...
Five people have recovered from COVID-19 in Raleigh County
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Five people have recovered from COVID-19 in Raleigh County.
According to the Beckley-Raleigh County Health Department, five people have been...
Beckley VAMC announces new Chief of Staff appointment
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) — The Beckley VA Medical Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Donald A. Gagliano as the new Chief of...
WV Supreme Court candidate donates masks to local hospital
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - West Virginia Supreme Court candidate Bill Schwartz donated masks to Beckley VA hospital healthcare workers.
Schwartz delivered over 300 masks...
Salvation Army and United Way deliver meal boxes to people in...
Beckley, WV (WOAY) - The Salvation Army is partnering with the United Way to deliver more than 50 meal boxes to people in need....
Friends of Charity Auto Fair postpones cruise-in
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Friends of Charity Auto Fair postpones the cruise-in that was going to take place at Marquee Cinemas on Saturday, May...
Family throws parade for son after birthday party canceled due to...
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - A family wanted to hold a birthday party for their one-year-old son, but the coronavirus canceled their plans. So instead...
Local Raleigh County woman makes yard signs for graduating seniors
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Students in their senior year of high school will finish this semester without celebrating many traditional milestones like prom...
Students struggle with classes without internet access
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Parents are concerned about kids struggling to finish schoolwork without internet access.
On the Concerned Parents of Raleigh County Facebook...
Beckley ARH patient hospitalized with COVID-19 is released in time to...
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - A Beckley ARH patient who was hospitalized with COVID-19, but has since recovered, is celebrating.
Beckley ARH made a post on...
Hospice of Southern West Virginia joins NPHI
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Hospice of Southern West Virginia announced it is joining a network of 70 not-for-profit hospices across the country called the...
School proms canceled, graduation continues as planned
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Students and parents have questions about events seniors typically look forward to.
Parents wonder what will happen with their child's...
Seniors grieve end of school year
WEST VIRGINIA (WOAY) - Seniors speak out about the variety of senior year experiences they grieve as schools close for the rest of the...
UPDATE: Raleigh County man accused of killing another man while driving...
UPDATE: RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - A man accused of driving under the influence and killing a man appears in court.
Nicholas Farthing, of Cool...
Raleigh Playhouse showcasing local artists on social media
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The Raleigh Playhouse and Theatre in Beckley was just getting going again when the COVID-19 outbreak began.
Despite the theatre now...
