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Beckley Water urges residents to take precautions to avoid frozen water pipes as temperatures drop

Beckley, WV (WOAY) With colder temperatures approaching, Beckley Water is urging customers to take precautions now to protect their homes and businesses from frozen water pipes. Officials say exposed or poorly insulated pipes can freeze and expand, leading to burst pipes, costly repairs, and water damage. Beckley Water recommends insulating...

Beckley, WV · 3d

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moe. & Lettuce Top Mountain Music Festival’s 2027 Lineup In West Virginia

Mountain Music Festival will return to ACE Adventure Resort in Oak Hill, West Virginia June 3 – 5, 2027. moe., Lettuce and Little Stranger headline the three-day event in the New River Gorge region. Eggy, Dumpstaphunk and lespecial are also aboard for Mountain Music Festival 2027. The lineup additionally...

Oak Hill, WV · 1d

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Hospice of Southern West Virginia steps away as primary beneficiary of Friends of Charity Auto Fair

Beckley, WV (WOAY) A longtime summer tradition in southern West Virginia is coming to an end for Hospice of Southern West Virginia. The organization’s Board of Directors has made the decision to step away as the primary beneficiary and organizer of the Friends of Charity Auto Fair. Hospice says...

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Food pantries are prepping for Thanksgiving amidst inflation

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – For some some residents, shopping for Thanksgiving 2026 might not be that easy due to the rising cost of groceries. According to USDA.gov, food prices have risen three percent compared to Thanksgiving 2025. Helping Hands, a food pantry in Beckley, has not been immune to inflation. The organizers say they have […]

Beckley, WV · 22h

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How to prepare your home for winter

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — We all know cold weather is coming, but what can you do to make sure your home is ready to handle it? Between pipes bursting, power outages, and heavy ice, there are a ton of things to worry about once the temperatures drop. But there are also things you might not […]

Beckley, WV · 23h

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Thanksgiving holiday meals and to-go options available at Tamarack Marketplace

RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WVNS) – Tamarack Marketplace is offering Thanksgiving TO GO again this year. According to a press release from the Beckley Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce, Tamarack Marketplace is offering classic Thanksgiving favorites with an Appalachian touch. The release included that Thanksgiving meals are ready to serve and feed approximately ten to 12 […]

Raleigh County, WV · 2d

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School closures remain an issue for concerned locals

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – The discussion around the closing of local schools has continued to be a concern among Raleigh County community members. Raleigh County School Board members said Cranberry-Prosperity Elementary School and Mabscott Elementary School will discontinue operations at the end of the 2026-27 school year. Many locals maintained that the decision is not […]

Raleigh County, WV · 21h

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Raleigh County to close two schools this spring

BECKLEY, W.Va. — Action by the Raleigh County board of education will result in the closure of two elementary schools at the end of the current academic year. The Board voted Tuesday 4-1 co close Cranberry-Prosperity Elementary School and Mabscott Elementary School. Board member Marsha Smith cast the lone dissenting vote on both closures.

Raleigh County, WV · 2d

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National Park Service held a prescribed burn

Fayette County, WV (WOAY) – Did you smell smoke today?. Well, even though fall is known to be fire season, the National Park Service held a prescribed burn around the Arrowhead Trail System Tuesday. The plan was to burn around 195 acres, and for good reason. WOAY explains why...

Fayette County, WV · 2d

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Woodrow Wilson pep rally honors champions, state contenders

Beckley, WV (WOAY) – Woodrow Wilson High School held a pep rally Tuesday morning to recognize its fall athletes, from state qualifiers to state champions. “Our volleyball team is going to the state tournament tomorrow. Our football team starts the state playoffs on Friday. And of course, we wanted to recognize our latest champion in the City of Champions, our 2026 boys soccer team,” said Andrew Pinnick, athletic director at Woodrow Wilson High School.

Beckley, WV · 2d

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Beckley celebrates the freedoms its veterans protect

Beckley, WV (WOAY): “Every day we wake up in this country should be a celebration. And we have so many blessings. And Veterans Day is just an excuse to kind of revel in that celebration,” said Adjutant William Lewis of Beckley VFW Post 4469, in front of his post’s patriotic parade float. “Everybody I’ve been with has sacrificed a lot for this country. And today’s the day to kind of enjoy the fruits of that sacrifice.”

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NRGRDA Applauds Governor’s Commitment And Funding For Site-Ready Industrial Development

BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) applauds Governor Patrick Morrisey’s announcement of a historic $40 million investment in industrial site readiness across West Virginia, calling the initiative a significant opportunity to strengthen economic development and attract new investment to Southern West Virginia. The investment includes $25 million in loans […]

West Virginia · 1d

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Leadership Beckley class learns how to talk to the news

Raleigh County, WV (WOAY) – Leadership Beckley spent Thursday afternoon on a skill most community leaders end up needing sooner or later: talking to the news. Leadership Beckley runs through the Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce, bringing together leaders from local businesses, nonprofits and organizations across the region to learn about local issues and to build the relationships and skills they need to advance their organizations and careers.

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On Veterans Day, We Remember the Contributions of WV’s Tuskegee Airman George “Spanky” Roberts

George “Spanky” Roberts was the first Black military pilot from West Virginia and a member of the famous Tuskegee Airmen in World War II. Born in London, Kanawha County, he graduated from Dunbar High School and West Virginia State College (now University). Roberts earned his pilot’s license through...

West Virginia · 2d

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WV leads the nation in deer collisions: body shop manager weighs in on staying safe

Beckley, WV (WOAY): According to State Farm’s yearly reporting, West Virginia leads the nation in animal collisions, as 1 in 46 West Virginia drivers had an animal-related collision last year. The national average is 1 in 145. “We do probably 50 to 60 vehicles per month here at the...

West Virginia · 23h

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Wonderland of Trees brings Christmas cheer to Raleigh County

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The holidays are on the horizon and with them comes fun attractions to show off that festive spirit. One of those events is the annual Wonderland of Trees. The event sees businesses and offices from across West Virginia putting their tree decorating skills to the test each year. Some trees are […]

Raleigh County, WV · 2d

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How to drive safely when black ice is on the roads

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — With the wet roads and temperatures dropping quick this week, black ice could be a real possibility. So here are a few things you can do to stay safe on the roads. Hunter Tolliver, a firefighter with Beckley Fire Department, said there are several easy things you can do to keep […]

Beckley, WV · 23h

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City of Beckley hosting Veteran’s Day parade at 11:00am with WVU Tech Culinary students preparing special meal for veterans at 1:00pm

Beckley,WV (WOAY) If you’re looking for Veterans Day celebrations, don’t forget about the Veterans Day parade in downtown Beckley. The parade begins at 11:00 a.m. The Sons of the American Revolution will be handing out free coffee, hot cocoa, and treats near the courthouse. The celebrations continue after...

Beckley, WV · 2d

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Honoring the veterans of Raleigh County

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The Beckley Veterans Day Parade honors all of the veterans who came from Raleigh County to serve their country. But what does it mean for those who served and for those who celebrate? From the Revolutionary War to Vietnam to the War on Terror, veterans from all parts of the country […]