Tag: Raleigh County
Beckley Common Council announces special meeting to approve levy rates
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The regular Beckley Common Council meeting scheduled for April 14, 2020, has been canceled due to the corona pandemic.
A special...
UPDATE: Some grow frustrated with hospitals during pandemic
UPDATE: BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Raleigh General Hospital has released a statement in response to limiting visitors at the hospital.
The statement reads: "Raleigh...
Food banks continue to operate despite issues with pandemic and low...
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - As the pandemic goes on and some communities struggle with food insecurity, some food banks are finding it difficult to...
Mountaineer Food Bank held a drive-thru veterans table
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - This morning, the Mountaineer Food Bank held a drive-thru veterans table in Beckley.
Veterans table program provides boxes of food...
Texas Roadhouse will turn into drive-thru farmers market
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - On April 15th and the 29th, Texas Roadhouse in Beckley is turning into a drive-thru farmers market to provide members...
Stewards Individual Placement Program leaders discuss how they are keeping AmeriCorps...
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) -The Stewards Individual Placement Program is tasked with assigning AmeriCorps Members and AmeriCorps VISTAs to their work placement programs across the...
Lake Stephens to open disc golf course, improved water park
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Lake Stephens is especially excited about its disc golf course.
The course is under construction. Parks and Recreation has cleared...
Local parks ready for summer fun
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - While the rest of us have been staying at home to flatten the curve, Raleigh County officials make sure...
Local nursing home needs PPE donations
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Harper Mills nursing home in Beckley needs your help protecting its patients and staff members.
The healthcare facility posted on Facebook...
Road blocked due to coal truck over turned
CLEAR CREEK, WV (WOAY)- Emergency services are currently on the scene of a coal truck overturned, which has caused a road block.
According to dispatch,...
Raleigh General Hospital places 11% of their employees on temporary leave...
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Raleigh General Hospital has announced that it's placing 11% of their employees on temporary leave with partial pay.
A full statement...
BRCCC hosts tele-town hall to help small businesses navigate federal assistance...
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - On Wednesday, the Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce held a tele-town hall over the phone that local business owners could...
Active Southern West Virginia offers community running events
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Active Southern West Virginia responds to the COVID-19 pandemic by offering virtual free programs aimed at kids.
"Kids' schedules are completely...
Members of addiction treatment programs forced to leave housing accommodations temporarily
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Last week the Pine Haven homeless shelter in Beckley had many people staying there through the FMRS Health Systems' Learn...
local fitness studio, Balanced Life Studio offers free virtual yoga classes
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY)- Tonight a local fitness studio, Balanced Life Studio will host a free virtual yoga class.
The free virtual yoga class starts...
Local church will hold Easter Sunday service on video calling app
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Easter is this Sunday, and though coronavirus may prevent people from celebrating together in person, technology has stepped in as...
Raleigh County Man Arrested, Charged With Third DUI
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - A Raleigh County man is in Southern Regional Jail after being arrested and charged with DUI and Driving While...
Beckley fitness center finding success in healthy meal prep service
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) -Â L.A. East Fitness in Beckley houses Healthy Eatz, a food prep service. While the gym has been closed, Healthy Eatz...
Raleigh County animal control hires new two animal control officers
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - In a viral Raleigh County Commission meeting, it was announced that two new animal control officers were hired.
"As of...
Local airports taking a hit from significant travel decline
BECKLEY/LEWISBURG, WV (WOAY) - March and April are typically when airports start to see their business pick back up. However, that trend has shifted...
Beckley ARH modifies hospital visitation restrictions
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - In continued efforts to protect our patients, employees, and communities from the potential spread of COVID-19, ARH has modified its...
Manchin calls for hearing on reported patient abuse by former Beckley...
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today sent a letter calling for the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee (SVAC) to hold a...
Mountaineer Food Bank held a drive-through food pantry for seniors
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Mountaineer Food Bank held a drive-through food pantry for seniors in Raleigh County.
Starting at 9:30 A-M, at Crab Orchard...
Close friends reflects on the life and legacy of Bill Withers
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Close friends reflects on the life and legacy of Bill Withers.
"We called him little brother, if you didn't know him...
Beckley YMCA closes Paul Cline Memorial Sports Complex due to COVID-19
BECKLEY, WV - The YMCA has closed the Paul Cline Memorial Complex due to the number of gatherings happening during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The YMCA...
