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Former West Virginia State Supreme Court Chief Justice back in the...

Anna Saunders - February 4, 2020 8:33 am

Former West Virginia Supreme Court Chief Justice Richard Neely is returning to politics, running again for the West Virginia Supreme Court. He left the State...

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West Virginia-based production crew begins work on film set in the...

Anna Saunders - February 4, 2020 8:24 am

BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - A production group called Butter Chicken Pictures, made up entirely of people with roots to West Virginia, is working on...

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Humane Society of Raleigh County kicks off Shelter Sweethearts fundraiser for...

Anna Saunders - February 3, 2020 9:37 pm

BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - February means it is time for the Shelter Sweetheart fundraiser for the Humane Society of Raleigh County. You can visit participating...

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The United Way of Southern West Virginia kicks off of their...

Shakeria Hawkins - February 3, 2020 5:32 pm

BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The United Way of Southern West Virginia announced the kick-off of their 'One Pair of Shoes' monthly giving campaign. 'One...

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Beckley Police loses a K-9

Tyler Barker - February 3, 2020 1:04 pm

BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The Beckley Police Department announces the passing of a retired K-9. "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing...

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Woodrow Wilson High School VEX Robotics team hosted its first VEX...

Shakeria Hawkins - February 1, 2020 7:06 pm

BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Woodrow Wilson High School VEX Robotics Team hosted its first VEX Robotics tournament on February 1, 2020. Students from all...

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NRCTC celebrates one year with Copenhaver at the helm

Anna Saunders - February 1, 2020 9:15 am

BEAVER, WV (WOAY) - On Friday, community members, faculty and staff gathered at the New River Community and Technical College campus in Beaver to...

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Humane Society of Raleigh County gearing up for one of their...

Anna Saunders - January 31, 2020 8:45 am

BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - The Humane Society of Raleigh County's Fur Ball event is just around the corner. Feline Fine is this year's theme and...

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Woodrow Wilson History Teacher shares why he believes public school is...

Shakeria Hawkins - January 30, 2020 7:02 pm

BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - This week is National School Choice Week any many are voicing their idea of the perfect learning environment. All types...

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Ghent community members put on blood drive in honor of the...

Shakeria Hawkins - January 30, 2020 6:45 pm

GHENT, WV (WOAY) - This afternoon to honor the lives lost in the 2007 explosion, the American Red Cross and members of the community...

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Family members of 2007 Ghent Little General explosion visit memorial

Shakeria Hawkins - January 30, 2020 6:17 pm

GHENT, WV (WOAY) - Every year at 10:53 am on January 30th the families of the victims that were killed in 2007, Little General...

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Mother of Woodrow Wilson athlete benched over hairstyle inspires anti-discrimination bill

Anna Saunders - January 30, 2020 5:59 pm

BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - We first met Tarsha Bolt back in December as she spoke out against what she felt was discrimination. Her son...

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Raleigh Playhouse showing Oscar-nominated shorts over the weekend

Anna Saunders - January 30, 2020 5:12 pm

BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - You may have a chance to catch Oscar-nominated films in the movie theater, but you might not have an opportunity...

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Greater Beckley Christian School closed Friday due to sickness

Tyler Barker - January 29, 2020 7:59 pm

BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Due to widespread sickness with both students, staff, and support staff the decision has been made to close Greater Beckley...

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Homelessness street count finds three people in Raleigh Co. over four-hour...

Anna Saunders - January 29, 2020 6:22 pm

RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Every year, the Department of Housing and Urban Development require groups who help the homeless to conduct a "point-in-time"...

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Fire departments respond to early morning fire

Kassie Simmons - January 29, 2020 5:45 am

RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Multiple fire departments worked to extinguish an early morning fire in the Bolt area. Dispatchers say that a call came...

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Campus Director talks how to prevent viruses and flu

Shakeria Hawkins - January 28, 2020 7:07 pm

BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - China has reported that the outbreak of the new Coronavirus is rapidly spreading. In the United States, the case count...

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Local attorney running for Beckley Common Council

Anna Saunders - January 27, 2020 7:52 pm

BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Local attorney and property owner and developer Robert Dunlap is running for Beckley’s Common Council for Ward 3. While many may...

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Local accountant and business owner making a run for mayor of...

Anna Saunders - January 27, 2020 5:28 pm

BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - A local business owner and accountant is running to be Beckley’s next mayor. Tony Martin owns Publicity, works at TR Tax,...

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Raleigh County Attorney Bill Wooton to run for Supreme Court

Tyler Barker - January 26, 2020 6:08 pm

BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) – William R. “Bill” Wooton, a Raleigh County attorney and highly respected former state legislator, today announced his candidacy for Justice...