After you “Color The River,” head into Hinton for food, music, vendors and cars. Bluefield, WV 24701 Registration starts at 10 a.m.; float time is at 11 a.m. The family-friendly float down the Greenbrier River starts at Camp Summer and ends at Willowood Public Fishing access. Rentals and shuttles are available. The new date for the event is July 11, 2020. WOAY covers nine counties in total: Fayette, Greenbrier, Raleigh, Summers, Monroe, Mercer, Wyoming, and McDowell Counties in West Virginia and Tazewell County, Virginia. At 4:00pm The Hinton Hot Rod Association will set up near the Summers County Courthouse. Peterson said, “People come they float kayaks. Music kicks off at 6 p.m., and The Kind Thieves take the stage at 8 p.m. Bring a blanket, or a chair. (Hinton) This weekend is the third annual Color the River for cancer awareness event in Hinton. Color the River 2019- let’s hope for sun shine, blue skies and green waters!! A memorial service may be held at a later date. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Beckley VA Medical Center, Thomas Memorial Hospital, and Bowers Hospice Hou…. First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. Switchboard: 800-227-9882 The 2019 Autumn Colors Express is in the books! The new date for the event is July 11, 2020. Robert Smith, age 91, of Beaver, WV, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2020. Slight chance of a rain shower. Mark your calendars for Color the River 2019 and join us on June 8th as we float the majestic Greenbrier River! Arrangements by Rose and Quesenberry, Shady Spring, WV. You have permission to edit this article. Whatever they can float down the river they’re on it.”. (Hinton) This weekend is the third annual Color the River for cancer awareness event in Hinton. Due to COVID-19 and social distancing regulations, it is not possible to hold the event in June. The 2021 Autumn Colors Express takes you on a day-long journey through the New River Gorge, at the peak of the fall foliage season. We have good news & bad news. Parking costs $3 per car. High 73F. The reason it’s called Color the River is for the colorful floats and kayaks everyone brings. Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. Arrangements by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home, Shady Spring, WV. News tips: 304-327-7071 Who gets your vote for Register-Herald Prep Football Player of the Week. You know those big crazy flamingo floats? May 11, 2020 12:08 pm HINTON, WV (WOAY) – Color the River which was going to be held in June, has now been postponed until July, due to COVID-19. HINTON, WV (WOAY) – Color the River which was going to be held in June, has now been postponed until July, due to COVID-19. The goal is to establish a cancer fund for Summers County residents. Winds light and variable. They float paddle boards. You’ve been asking, so here is your Color the River update. Email: news@wvva.com, All content © 2000 - 2020, WVVA Television, Inc. All rights reserved. EVERYTHING you need to know about time, place, shuttles, rentals, etc.., will be posted over the next few weeks!! Due to COVID-19 and social distancing regulations, it is not possible to hold the event in June. He was promoted to this job in Mid-November. Overnight, clouds will continue to dominate the skies and low temperatures will moderate around the upper 50s and low…, WVVA Participants will coloring the Greenbrier River with kayaks, duckies, canoes, paddle boards and inner tubes. It is free to float. Otter and Oak will have a mobile store on location with paddle board rentals, as well as other river gear. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.. Email him at tbarker@woay.com. William "Bill" L. Allen, age 87, of Bolt passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020, at Bowers Hospice House from a six-month battle with Alzheimer's Disease. A mix of clouds and sun early, then becoming cloudy later in the day. Even though it’s only the third time for this event expect a lot of people. Have any news tips or weather questions? He still will fill in on weather from time to time. Registration starts at 9 AM and boats go in the water at 11 AM. Event in West Virginia by Second Saturdays in Hinton, WV on Saturday, June 10 2017 with 4K people interested and 520 people going.