Beaver News

“We are honoring one person in every county, and you are the Raleigh County champion for voting.”

Former Judge Robert Ashworth, 98, of Beaver was inducted into the West Virginia Voter Hall of Fame for voting in every general election in the last 50 years. via Register-herald.com

Beaver firefighters and a Raleigh County sheriff's deputy examine skid marks at a tractor-trailer rollover scene on Airport Road late Tuesday morning. via Register-herald.com

Posted Sunday, February 10, 2008 ; 07:56 PM Updated Monday, February 11, 2008 ; 12:49 AM Thousands without power. via WVNS-TV Ghent

Posted Tuesday, February 5, 2008 ; 06:00 PM Updated Tuesday, February 5, 2008 ; 04:48 PM The Beaver Volunteer Fire Department is getting a hazmat tent. via WVNS-TV

“We are only doing work that is absolutely necessary”

Beckley-Raleigh County Transportation Authority officials voiced their frustration and concerns Thursday to state Division of Highways officials over delays in beginning a study on the multi-faceted Z-Way roads ... via Register-herald.com

A 29-year-old Beckley man pleaded guilty to one count of forgery and was sentenced to 18 months of supervised probation Tuesday after Raleigh County Circuit Judge H.L. Kirkpatrick suspended a sentence of one to ... via Register-herald.com

“I am very excited about this opportunity and look forward to developing a world-class trail system for Raleigh County”

Since 2005, the Raleigh County Commission has been working to create and establish an all-terrain vehicle trail system in Raleigh County. via Register-herald.com

Posted Tuesday, January 22, 2008 ; 06:00 PM Updated Tuesday, January 22, 2008 ; 07:01 PM Raleigh County Commissioners give the green light to a project they say will attract thousands to the area. via WVNS-TV

Story by Alicia Suka Email Other Stories by Alicia Suka BECKLEY -- A Raleigh County man is in custody after leading police on a chase Friday night. via The State Journal

“The added capacity will allow us to meet future global market demand and further enhance new product development capabilities.”

A company celebrated for its achievements in West Virginia by Gov. Joe Manchin during his State of the State address has announced its planned expansion at the plant in Beaver. via Register-herald.com

Police say an SUV driver bolted from a traffic stop Friday night, eventually leading law enforcement on a countywide pursuit that ended with him crashing alongside an embankment with only two wheels left on his ... via Register-herald.com

“When you try to pull onto the street, it's an accident waiting to happen”

If all goes well, Raleigh County Schools Special Education Department will have a new home sometime in the not-so-distant future. via Register-herald.com

“If you've ever had a yearning to try your hand at writing, this is the time to take a shot at it. You might find a new and exciting career opportunity.”

Who, what, when, where, why and how? New River Community and Technical College will offer an introductory class in journalism during the 2008 spring term of classes at the new Erma Byrd Public Higher Education ... via Register-herald.com

“The safety of our students will continue to be our top priority”

The Greenbrier County Board of Education has hired George Brooks II as its new transportation supervisor. via Register-herald.com

“The public along with the businesses have all been patient”

Thursday's single-digit temperatures caused Beckley Water Co. lines to break in two places, leading to small service outages and some traffic woes. via Register-herald.com

Grow with us as we expand our 2nd shift...join us in our new facility at 278 Commerce Drive, Beaver! Mach ... >MORE FULL TIME POSITIONS Beckley's Top Rated Insurance Call Center. via Register-herald.com

Posted Friday, January 4, 2008 ; 05:00 PM Updated Friday, January 4, 2008 ; 05:45 PM Watch Story Video Cold weather could be the cause. via WVNS-TV Ghent

An altercation erupted Wednesday at a Raleigh County fire scene where two mobile homes were destroyed at the same time, authorities said. via Register-herald.com

Posted Friday, November 9, 2007 ; 10:33 PM Updated Friday, November 9, 2007 ; 11:44 PM Watch Story Video The driver was taken to the hospital. via WVNS-TV

“We struggle. My department struggles every day.”

Abandoning their initial call for a special board that would let them impose fees on homeowners, volunteer fire departments across Raleigh County now favor a levy giving voters a chance to decide if they want ... via Register-herald.com