Beckley’s 13th Annual Sweet Treats now seeking dessert participants Beckley’s Events Committee is now registering dessert vendors for Beckley’s 13th annual Sweet Treats dessert event planned for Saturday, May 11.   Held in conjunction with Raleigh County Schools’ Day of the Arts which features music performed by local students, the event kicks-off of the Rhododendron [...]

The U.S. Census Bureau is now hiring Census Takers to work in their own communities. You can make a difference, help your community and get paid for doing it. Apply online at 2020census.gov/jobs

Beckley’s Downtown Assessment report has been completed by Monica Miller & Aaron Arnett. Since November, the team has reviewed previous city plans/data and demographics/market data, conducted on-line surveys, spent three days in the community, visited with 14 focus groups, and prepared the report. The City has now received the 35-page report which includes sections that [...]

"Beckley, West Virginia, is the epitome of small-town America. The metro area takes pride in its involved community, is rich in history, has a main street, and is the cheapest place to live in the US. Its cost of living is so low that half of all houses there are valued under $100,000, and the majority [...]

“The Amazing Castle” Feb. 5 – June 4, 2019 The Youth Museum of Southern West Virginia brings to life more extraordinary hands-on adventures with the opening of “The Amazing Castle”. Visitors to “The Amazing Castle” are transported to a magical place and time—inside the castle’s stone walls lays a happy and peaceful little community. As [...]

Attention Coffee and Tea Lovers: Beckley is planning a new Coffee & Tea Celebration! Hosted by Beckley Events and local coffee and tea shops / vendors, the event will offer coffee and tea tastings, coffee and tea-infused desserts, workshops, music and activities on Saturday, April 6 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Beckley’s Events Committee [...]

Beckley’s 2018 Christmas Parade trophy winners include: Best Overall Float: Jackie Withrow Hospital Religious: 1 st – New Life Baptist Church, 2 nd – Faith Community Church,  rd – Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints Organization: 1 st – Raleigh County Historical Society, 2 nd – Beckley CERT Team, 3 rd – Cub Scout [...]

The Beckley Police Department gathered together on Thursday, December, 6th to announce the winners of their “No-Shave November” charity winners.

Support local and shop small in downtown Beckley on Saturday, Nov. 24 th ! Activities include a scavenger hunt, tree lighting ceremony, carolling, vendors, rock hunting, toy and coat drive, Santa and Mrs. Claus, store sales and giveaways, free shop small swag, and prizes! Scavenger hunt clues will be available at the following participating businesses [...]