Bill Withers
| Born | July 4, 1938 |
| Hometown | Slab Fork, West Virginia, United States |
| Net worth | $40 million |
| Height | 6'2" (1.87m) |
| Spouse | Denise Nicholas |
| Children | Todd Withers, Kori Withers |
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Bill Withers' "Grandma's Hands" Book
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Al Roker, Hoda Kotb and Craig Melvin Delight Fans With Impromptu Karaoke in Paris
The 'Today' co-anchors couldn't 'help but sing along' to Bill Withers' 'Lovely Day.'
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Farmers Market opens at the Beckley Intermodal Gateway
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The Farmers Market at the Beckley Intermodal Gateway’s Bill Withers Plaza is ready for the 2024 season. From 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from July 15, 2024 through August and September 2024, market vendors will be set up throughout the covered plaza. Senior Coupons will be […]
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Beckley holds 4th Annual Bill Withers Music Fest
BECKLEY (WVNS) – Beckley celebrated one of its most famous hometown heroes. The city held its 4th Annual Bill Withers Music Festival at the Bill Withers Plaza. The festival featured musical performances by seven West Virginia musical groups, food and merchandise vendors, the winners of an art competition, and fun activities for all ages. While […]
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4th annual Bill Withers Music Festival will offer a lovely day for folks at Beckley Intermodal Gateway
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Saturday, July 5, 2024, will be a lovely day at Beckley Intermodal Gateway. Beckley Events will be hosting the 4th annual Bill Withers Music Festival from noon to 5p.m. This festival was organized to honor Beckley native Bill Withers and his musical legacy. Some of the artists that will be performing […]
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Beckley approves contract for Bill Withers statue
The city of Beckley is one step closer to installing a statue of Raleigh County native and musical legend Bill Withers in its downtown. During a Tuesday meeting of the Beckley Common Council, the council approved a $170,000 contract with Frederick Hightower to craft and deliver the Bill Withers statue. According to the contract, payments will be made in three installments of $56,666.67. The ...
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Tamarack Marketplace celebrates West Virginia Day
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Happy West Virginia Day! Tamarack Marketplace did the Mountain State holiday up right with a lineup of activities at the popular destination. West Virginia took over the Marketplace on Thursday, June 20, 2024, and the state colors of blue and gold were everywhere. Tamarack was packed with visitors from out of […]
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Explore daily insights on the USA TODAY crossword puzzle by Sally Hoelscher. Uncover expert takes and answers in our crossword blog.
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New Bill Withers Music Festival aims to inspire future WV artists
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Beckley Events will be celebrating one of Beckley’s famous natives, Bill Withers on July 6, 2024. Bill Withers made hit songs like, “Lovely Day”, “Ain’t No Sunshine”, and “Lean on Me”. To honor Withers, the annual Bill Withers Music Festival will be held at the soon-to-be-named Bill Withers Plaza. This is […]
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Funding for Bill Withers statue nears completion; installation expected in fall
A statue honoring Raleigh County native and musical legend Bill Withers could be in place in Beckley as early as this fall. After raising nearly $170,000 over the past three years, Jill Moorefield of Beckley Events said the city wil have enough funds to pay for the statue, which will be placed on the top plaza of the Beckley Intermodal Gateway. Moorefield said she’d love to have the 7-foot ...
