Tag: Tazewell County
Long-running Tazewell County Fair kicks off once again
TAZEWELL, VA (WOAY) - The Tazewell County Fair began almost 150 years ago and is returning once again.Â
It began in 1872 and since then...
Bluefield College becomes Bluefield University
BLUEFIELD, VA (WOAY) - Bluefield College is now Bluefield University.
President Dr. David Olive was joined by Board of Trustees Chairman Mr. Todd Asbury to...
One Tank Trip: The Back of the Dragon
TAZEWELL, VA (WOAY) - Tazewell County is the home of Virginia’s only designated motorcycle route. It’s called the Back of the Dragon - Route...
UPDATE: Tazewell County Public Schools announces mask mandate for fall semester
UPDATE (8/10 @ 10:15 p.m.) - Tazewell County Public Schools has announced they will be requiring masks in school for all students, faculty, and...
5k in honor of fallen trooper to be held in Tazewell
TAZEWELL, VA (WOAY) - Locals in Tazewell will participate in another race in the Miles on Main Series, this time in the honor of...
Bluefield College set to give away hundreds of iPads to students
BLUEFIELD, VA (WOAY) - Through a partnership with Apple called Rams Connect, Bluefield College in Virginia is able to give away an Apple iPad...
Tazewell County Schools announces they have no plans to teach critical...
TAZEWELL, VA (WOAY) - Tazewell County Schools has announced that they have no plans to teach critical race theory.Â
The popular theory teaches the concept...
Investigation underway after fatal crash in Tazewell County
TAZEWELL COUNTY, VA (WOAY) - An investigation is underway after a fatal crash in Tazewell County, Virginia Sunday afternoon.
Virginia State Police says it happened...
Bluefield College announces the arrival of Hazel the Therapy Dog
BLUEFIELD, VA (WOAY) - Bluefield College is excited to receive their first ever therapy dog trainee. Hazel the white Labrador is just nine weeks...
Bluefield College prepares for 100th anniversary
BLUEFIELD, VA (WOAY) - Bluefield College is preparing to celebrate its centennial year.
The college was founded in 1922 and nearly 100 years later...
UPDATE: Richlands PD confirms missing girl is safely located
UPDATE (6/28 @ 8:30 p.m.) - Lt. Little confirms that both individuals were located and are safe.
RICHLANDS, VA (WOAY) -Â The Richlands Police Department is...
Bluefield College offers tuition assistance to local students with Pathways Program
BLUEFIELD, VA (WOAY) - In the past 20 years, the price of earning a college degree at a public or private institution has gone...
The Community Foundation of the Virginias encourages grant applications before cycle...
BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY) - Local organizations in Mercer and Tazewell Counties are encouraged to apply for charity grants.Â
The Community Foundation of the Virginias provides...
Virginia State Police investigating multi-vehicle crash in Tazewell County
TAZEWELL COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Virginia State Police are investigating a car crash involving multiple vehicles in Tazewell County.
Virginia State Police responded to...
Virginia State Police investigates single-vehicle crash in Tazewell County
TAZEWELL, VA (WOAY) - Virginia State Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash in Tazewell County.
The crash occurred at 12:16 p.m. on Thursday, May 27...
Virginia’s longest-running county fair returns this August
TAZEWELL, VA (WOAY) - The Tazewell County Fair began all the way back in 1872. Since then, it's been held almost every year. And...
Tazewell County Schools to participate in Summer Food Service Program
TAZEWELL, VA (WOAY) - Tazewell County Schools is taking part in the Summer Food Service Program.
The service provides free meals during the summer to...
High schoolers to have prom on Tazewell’s Main Street
TAZEWELL, VA (WOAY) - High schoolers in Tazewell will get the chance to experience prom on the town’s historic Main Street.Â
Last year due to...
Town of Tazewell to bring back summer car shows and concerts
TAZEWELL, VA (WOAY) - Throughout the summer, the Town of Tazewell is planning to hold a monthly event called Music on Main & Cruise-In.
...
Bluefield College students to receive iPad bundles this fall semester
BLUEFIELD, VA (WOAY) - Bluefield College has partnered with Apple to bring students and faculty iPads.
It’s through an initiative called Rams Connect. Through that...
32nd Annual Chamber Classic Golf Tournament held at Fincastle Golf Course
BLUEFIELD, VA (WOAY) - The Chamber of Commerce of the Two Virginias went out into the rainy weather for the 32nd Annual Chamber Classic...
Town of Pocahontas receives $379,178 for Exhibition Mine and abandoned mine...
POCAHONTAS, VA (WOAY) - The Town of Pocahontas receives more than $370,000 for improvements to its Exhibition Mine and abandoned mine lands.
The funding comes...
Tazewell County students highlighted during Senior Decision Day
TAZEWELL, VA (WOAY) - At the Tazewell County Career and Technical Center, students get the chance to study a specific trade while they finish...
Town of Tazewell to receive $100,000 grant for lodging project
TAZEWELL, VA (WOAY) - The Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority grants the Town of Tazewell $100,000 for a lodging development project.Â
Tazewell has seen a...
Eighth annual Giving Day taking place at Bluefield College
BLUEFIELD, VA (WOAY) - Bluefield College is celebrating its eighth annual Giving Day.Â
The yearly donation cause helps bring in thousands of dollars to the...
