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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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Welch honors veterans with 108th Veterans Day parade

Welch, WV (WOAY) – Families lined the streets of downtown Welch on Wednesday morning for the city’s 108th annual Veterans Day parade. Organizers say the parade is the longest-running Veterans Day parade in the country and has never missed a year. Veterans, marching bands, community groups, law enforcement and EMS crews made their way through downtown in a celebration of those who have served in the armed forces.

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The Shady Spring Tigers are Volleyball State Champions!

Kanawha County, WV (WOAY)- After falling just short in 2025, last years runner-up become this years champ!. Shady Spring (2) and Herbert Hoover (1) squared off on Thursday for the 2026 AAA West Virginia Volleyball State Championship. In 2025, the Tigers fell to Herbert Hoover in five sets in the...

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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 […]

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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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Top Five Plays of the Week Nov. 13th

Southern WV, (WOAY)- Soccer season has come to a close, and the state tournament gave us plenty of all-time moments. From the final week of regular season football to the final moments of the soccer championships and everything in between, November is already giving us some great plays to recap.

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Salvation Army of Beckley helping out during the holidays with Angel Tree program

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Christmas is on the horizon and Santa is coming to town, but not before the Salvation Army. The angel tree program is a long standing tradition organized by the Salvation Army to help get presents to those in need. These trees are spread out to different businesses around the county. These […]

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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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APCO shares tips for staying warm and saving money

Oak Hill, WV (WOAY): Winter is creeping around the corner, and as temperatures drop, heating bills can begin to soar. “It depends on the temperature outside and the temperature of their thermostat. You know, the larger that difference, the more usage they’re going to see. That’s why it’s always important to look into some energy efficiency tips that can help them sort of lower that difference and impact their bill.”

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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.