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Tamarack Marketplace hosts Sports Media Day for Southern WV schools

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Things are heating up when it comes to the High School Winter Sports season. At Tamarack on Thursday, November 12, 2026, teams from all over the state gathered for the inaugural Winter Sports Media Day. This event was put on by the Southern Educational Services Cooperation. Teams from Raleigh, Fayette, Summers, […]

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Local attorney representing coal miners to create an enforceable silica dust standard

Fayette County, WV (WOAY) – A local attorney in Oak Hill is representing coal miners in the fight to have the state, once and for all, create an enforceable silica dust standard. An emergency petition was filed with the West Virginia Supreme Court on October 29, and hopes are...

Oak Hill, WV · 13h

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Planned demolitions in Thurmond and Prince accompanied by major stabilization and renovation projects for Commercial Row, others

GLEN JEAN, WV (WOAY) – Contractors hired to demolish historic structures in the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, many of them in the town of Thurmond, have been given a notice to proceed beginning Nov. 15. The National Park Service expects demolition to begin toward the end...

Thurmond, WV · 18h

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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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WSAZ+ | Wintry feel for the weekend

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet is tracking cold rain showers off and on throughout Friday on this First Alert Weather Day. If you’re traveling towards Beckley, some of those ridge lines could be dealing with some flakes trying to mix in. The best chance of seeing that will be Friday night into Saturday morning.

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 · 3d

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Elementary school career fair shows students potential paths

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Some grade school students are getting glimpses of potential future careers. Andrew Heights Elementary School held a career fair for their students Friday morning. They got hands-on presentations from law enforcement, doctors, and even bakers who told the kids all about what they do for...

Kanawha County, WV · 16h

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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...

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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WVSOM Alumni Help Lead Beckley VAMC Primary Care Team to National Recognition

BECKLEY, W.Va. (WVDN) – West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) alumni are helping to transform primary care at the Beckley Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) in Beckley, W.Va., and are earning national recognition. The Beckley VA primary care team received recognition from the Veterans Health Administration’s Office of Primary Care for its performance on […] The post WVSOM Alumni Help Lead Beckley VAMC Primary Care Team to National Recognition appeared first on West Virginia Daily News .

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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 · 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 […]

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Girl Scouts giving back for Christmas

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — We all know Girl Scouts for their delicious cookies. But they are also an organization dedicated to giving back to the community and educating young ladies on leadership, kindness, and compassion. That is why Black Diamond Girl Scout Troop 34101 spent an afternoon packing Christmas gifts for children they will never […]

Beckley, WV · 2d

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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 […]

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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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Leadership Beckley seeks donations for Giving Circle Fund

Beckley, WV (WOAY) – Members of this year’s Leadership Beckley class are asking the community to donate to the program’s Giving Circle Fund. Leadership Beckley is the leadership development program of the Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce. The program’s 2019-2020 class created the fund at the Beckley Area Foundation. The foundation manages the money, and Leadership Beckley classes advise how it is used.

Beckley, WV · 19h

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NY string quartet visits St. Francis students

Beckley, WV (WOAY): This afternoon, a New York string quartet paid a visit to students at St. Francis de Sales School in Beckley. Pizzi Strings presented segments of both classical and modern pieces in an interactive demonstration, teaching the kids about different types of string instruments as well as the different emotions that music can express.