Tag: Raleigh County
Increase in homelessness in Beckley leads to an increase in storage...
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - As the homeless population continue to rises in Beckley so does vandalism. A large amount of homeless people are refusing...
WV Hive Network welcomes new business adivsor
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The West Virginia Hive Network welcomes Peni Adams as their new business advisor.
A lifelong resident of the Mountain State, Adams...
Beckley ARH free heart health screening event canceled due to weather
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Due to inclement weather, the Free Heart Health screening event today at ARH Cardiology Associates, a department of Beckley ARH...
Beckley ARH host “Matters of the Heart” luncheon for breast cancer...
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - This afternoon, Beckley ARH hosted "Matters of the Heart" luncheon for breast cancer patients and survivors.
The luncheon focused on heart...
Raleigh County residents are upset about sex offenders living in group housing...
COAL CITY, WV (WOAY) - Raleigh County residents are upset about sex offenders living in group housing in their neighborhood.
Parker Street in Coal City...
UPDATE: Raleigh County 911 Center resolves telephone problems
UPDATE (2/26/2020 10:41 AM) - The Raleigh County 911 Center has resolved the earlier telephone difficulties.
Residents can now dial 911 instead of contacting the...
Black Business and Arts Expo happening Saturday in Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The very first Black Arts and Business Expo is happening this Saturday at the Beckley Art Center.
Doris Fields, otherwise known...
Beckley Art Center showcasing artwork from their own members
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The Beckley Art Center is continuing their annual tradition of doing a members exhibition.
Members of the center submitted their own...
Beckley woman accused of killing infant goes to trial
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - More than four years ago, an infant was tragically killed in their home. The parents, Ariel and Andrew Bennett, were...
Beckley’s first African American female firefighter paved the way for her...
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - In 1977, Elizabeth Zeigler, formerly known as Elizabeth Settle, was sworn in as the first female and first African...
Tractor trailer rolls over, spills steel on roadway
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - First responders are on the scene of a tractor trailer accident on I-77.
Dispatchers say Bradley-Prosperity Fire Department, EMS and...
Beckley Children’s Theatre receives $4,300 grant
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) — Beckley Children's Theatre has received a $4,300 grant from Beckley Area Foundation to support its efforts to improve and upgrade...
Report of a large oil spill in Raleigh County
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Report of a large oil spill covering Mattsville Rd and Lower Sandlick Rd up to Clear Creek Crossing.
Fire...
Congresswoman Miller announces $4.1 Million in health care grants
WEST VIRGINIA (WOAY) – Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) announced today two grants from the Department of Health and Human Services. The first, worth $1,772,384...
Raleigh County Parks and Recreation Authority is now accepting applications for...
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) – Raleigh County Parks and Recreation Authority is now accepting applications for the 2020 summer season. Several positions are available at...
Senator Capito donates flags to Hospice of Southern West Virginia
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Hospice of Southern West Virginia received a donation from Senator Shelley Moore Capito of ten American Flags, but they are...
Beckley mayoral candidate Wills denies “shooting” allegations
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - A Beckley mayoral candidate, Jim Wills, denies allegations that he threatened to shoot a man. Wills says the police report...
Dedication tribute was held for George Bragg in downtown Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - This afternoon, a dedication tribute was held for George Bragg in downtown Beckley.
"He was a great partner for us, he...
Active Southern West Virginia starts walking program at Crossroads Mall
MOUNT HOPE, WV (WOAY) - Active Southern West Virginia invites you to come out and join Community Captain Bob every Wednesday at 8:30 am...
UPDATE: Legislation introduced for Raleigh County to take over Little Beaver...
BEAVER, WV (WOAY) - Raleigh County is one step closer to acquire Little Beaver State Park.
Senator Roberts of Raleigh County has introduced a bill...
Multi-million dollar hotel being built in Raleigh County
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Soon there will be a new multi-million dollar hotel in Raleigh County. The luxury resort will be called Harper Hotel...
UPDATE: Greenbrier County Schools release statement after basketball incident with Woodrow...
UPDATE: GREENBRIER COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Greenbrier County Schools have released a statement regarding an incident that took place a week ago at a...
Raleigh County votes to pass second amendment resolution
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - The Raleigh County Commission has voted unanimously to pass a second amendment resolution.
The resolution expresses its intent to stand...
Church members spend holiday volunteering
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - While many people spent President's Day taking advantage of sales, a handful of volunteers decided they would rather spend the...
New River Youth Symphony 2020 spring season starting
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WOAY) - The spring season of the New River Youth Symphony & Chorus will begin March 2, 2020.
Fayetteville’s own Youth Symphony &...
