Tag: Raleigh County
Kelly Elkins wants a more accessible Beckley as she files for...
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Kelly Elkins has filed for Beckley Common Council for Ward 4.
Elkins serves as co-chair of the Human Rights Commission. As...
Danielle Stewart now officially running for mayor of Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Danielle Stewart is now officially in the running for Beckley mayor.
Stewart officially filed on Friday at City Hall.
With 23...
Manchin urges DOT Secretary CHAO to resolve Raleigh County Airport issue
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), a member of the Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee, sent a letter to the Secretary of Transportation...
January marks National Amber Alert Awareness Month
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Amber Alerts are broadcast of information regarding an abducted child in hopes the child can be recovered as quickly as...
One injured in multi-vehicle crash in Daniels
DANIELS, WV (WOAY) - Emergency crews were called to the scene of a crash involving four vehicles.
Dispatchers tell WOAY that the call came in...
Beckley’s longest-serving councilwoman announces she will not seek re-election
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - After 16 years on the Beckley Common Council for Ward 2, Ann Worley has decided to not run for re-election.
Her...
Walter Hughes, Jr. discusses water and education efforts in Ghana
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Walter Hughes, Jr. discusses water and education efforts in Ghana in today's Beckley Rotary Club program meeting.
Mr. Hughes Jr. passionately...
West Virginia Tourism and West Virginia Ski Area Association held a...
GHENT, WV (WOAY) - Another ski season is upon us in the mountain state. West Virginia Tourism and West Virginia Ski Area Association held...
Raleigh County Commission unanimously votes to pass medical marijuana ordinance
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Raleigh County Commission votes to pass medical marijuana ordinance on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.
Back in 2017, Governer Justice signed West...
UPDATE: Raleigh County Commissioners pass medical marijuana ordinance
UPDATE: RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Raleigh County Commission votes to pass medical marijuana ordinance.
The Raleigh County Commission voted unanimously to approve it during...
Jim Wills putting economic development at the forefront of his campaign...
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) -Jim Wills, who is now officially a candidate for Beckley mayor, says economic development is at the top of his platform.
Wills...
High School Student Manager Finds His Basketball Family
SHADY SPRING, WV (WOAY) - When you love basketball as much as Chase Mullins, it only makes sense to join the high school team.
That's...
Sticking with your new year Resolution
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - We're officially ten days into the new year and hoping that many of you are still sticking with those new...
Preventing online scams during tax season
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Prevent online scamming during tax season. Year after year cybercriminals are finding new ways to steal taxpayer's identities.
"Three things that...
Raleigh County Parks and Recreation launches pledge drive for construction of...
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) – Raleigh County Parks and Recreation is launching a pledge drive for the construction of a disc golf course at Lake...
Beckley Elementary in need of cleaning supplies as sickness ramps up
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Beckley Elementary School is asking for parents to donate cleaning supplies due to sickness.
The school is in need of spray...
Beckley Psychiatrist has medical license suspended
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - A local psychiatrist has medical license suspended due to a sexual relationship with a patient.
The West Virginia State Board...
Councilman-at-Large talks about upcoming 2020 Beckley’s projects
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Councilman-at-Large talks about upcoming Beckley's projects.
"2020 there's a lot of projects that the city is involved in," said Councilman-at-Large Tom...
New Beckley fire station on track to be completed in May
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Beckley's new fire station will be located on Industrial Drive near the new bypass and will take the place of...
Laid-off Macado’s workers continue protest; Now demanding legislative action
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Macado’s in Beckley closed abruptly on Monday leaving employees without notice until the day of.
That evening, the workers began protesting...
Joshua Thompson is sworn in as the newest Assistant Prosecuting Attorney...
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Joshua Thompson was sworn in by Judge Kirkpatrick as the newest Assistant Prosecuting Attorney of Raleigh County on January 7,...
Jan-Care Ambulance held orientation in Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Jan-Care Ambulance held orientation in Beckley on Monday, January 6, 2020. If you're interested in a career as an EMT, vehicle...
Macado’s in Beckley now closed, new location coming to Bluefield, VA
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Macado's in Beckley has officially closed for business.
Macado's Corporate Office confirmed to WOAY that the store is closed due to...
Raleigh County Wants to Reclaim Ownership of Little Beaver State Park...
RALEIGH COUNTY, W.Va (WOAY) - The Raleigh County Commission is hoping to reclaim ownership of Little Beaver State Park next year.
The park used to...
Local Nonprofits Awarded $20,000 to Fight Hunger
Today in Beckley, Quota International hosted several local nonprofits to give out the money raised in their annual Empty Bowls event. Newswatch reporter Anna...
