Tag: Mercer County

Bluefield’s Annual Black History Month Parade set for Saturday, February 14

Bluefield, WV (WOAY) February is Black History Month, and the community is invited to celebrate with an annual parade in Bluefield. The Black History Month...

Concord University Alumni Association launching Bonners Alumni Community for former and...

Athens, WV (WOAY) The Concord University Alumni Association is launching its second alumni community for another group of scholars. The Bonner Alumni Community focuses on...

The City of Bluefield accepting applications from local vendors and food...

Bluefield, WV (WOAY) We're less than 5 months away from America's 250th birthday, and Bluefield has big plans to celebrate. The City of Bluefield will...

Federal appropriations bill grants $7.5 million to Concord University’s Center for...

Athens, WV (WOAY) Concord University is set to receive $7.5 million for facilities, equipment, and construction to continue work on a Center for Rural...

Concord University Groundhog Day Breakfast delayed to 10:00am due to winter...

Athens, WV (WOAY) As winter weather continues to impact our region, Concord University is adjusting plans for one of its longtime traditions. Out of an...

StepStone Family and Youth Services to begin annual Wrapped In Love...

Princeton, WV (WOAY) As frigid cold temperatures continue their hold on the region, StepStone Family & Youth Services of West Virginia is working to...

Bluefield State University now accepting art submissions for 3rd annual Black...

Bluefield, WV (WOAY) Bluefield State University announces the 3rd annual Black History Month Student Art Fair, and they welcome more students to participate. This year,...

Registration deadline for Concord University Groundhog Day Breakfast on January 29

​Athens, WV (WOAY) The annual Groundhog Day Breakfast returns to Athens on February 2, with proceeds from ticket and commemorative t-shirt sales benefiting the...

Electrical fire breaks out in PikeView High School classroom

Mercer County, WV (WOAY) Mercer County firefighters responded to a local high school to extinguish flames that broke out in a classroom earlier this...

Mercer County Office of Emergency Management shares severe weather resources available...

Princeton, WV (WOAY) The Mercer County Office of Emergency Management wants to keep residents safe by keeping them informed on available resources near them...

Mercer County Schools urges families in need of assistance to contact...

Princeton, WV (WOAY) With a massive snowstorm in the forecast this weekend, Mercer County Schools urges families in need of help that they have...

Mercer County accepting letters of interest to fill prosecuting attorney position

Princeton, WV (WOAY)- Mercer County is seeking a new prosecuting attorney, and the County Commission is currently accepting letters of interest to fill the...

Chief Judge Adam B. Wolfe to perform Valentine’s Day themed nuptials...

Princeton, WV (WOAY) If you and your sweetheart have the wedding bell blues and want to tie the knot this February, get your rings...

City of Bluefield hosting annual New Year’s Eve Lemon Drop on...

Bluefield, WV (WOAY) The City of Bluefield is continuing its annual tradition of ringing in the new year with a Lemon Drop, and they're...

Princeton’s annual Downtown Countdown returns on December 31 to ring in...

Princeton, WV (WOAY)If you're looking for an unforgettable way to ring in the new year, the Mercer Street Grassroots District has just the thing. Princeton's...

Concord University expands Athletic Department with plans to form women’s wrestling...

Athens, WV (WOAY) Concord University's athletic department plans to expand for the 2026 season. Earlier this week, the school's athletic department announced plans to add...

Concord University Athletic Department to form Women’s Triathlon Team in Spring...

Athens, WV (WOAY) A new team is forming at Concord University. The school's Athletic Department has announced plans to add a women's triathlon team. In the...

City of Princeton hosting tree lighting ceremony on December 4

Princeton, WV (WOAY) The City of Princeton is inviting families to kick off the holiday season with its Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration happening this...

City of Princeton issues traffic advisory ahead of annual Christmas Parade...

Princeton, WV (WOAY) If you’re heading out to the Princeton Christmas Parade on Monday, December 8, plan for traffic changes. The parade begins at 7:00...

Concord University invites community to Carillon and Choir concert on December...

Athens, WV (WOAY)-Concord University is inviting the community to campus for a festive night of music this holiday season. The Fine Arts Department will host...

Craft Memorial Library hosting Friends of the Library sale on December...

Bluefield, WV (WOAY)- The Craft Memorial Library is inviting the community to stock up on some good reads just in time for the holidays. The...

City of Bluefield hosting sensory friendly Holiday of Lights event on...

Bluefield, WV (WOAY)- Families in Bluefield now have a more accessible way to enjoy one of the area’s favorite holiday traditions. The Special Needs Collaborative...

Five local entrepreneurs gearing up to go head to head in...

Athens, WV (WOAY)- The West Virginia Hive is gearing up for its next big pitch Southern West Virginia Business Idea Competition.  Five local entrepreneurs have...

Concord Theatre to present ‘A Walk on the Wilde Side’ production...

Athens, WV (WOAY)- Concord University's theatre department has a story to tell you.  The university's theatre directing class will present an evening of Oscar Wilde's...

West Virginia American Water continues Mercer County infrastructure upgrades

Princeton, WV (WOAY) - West Virginia American Water announces a new infrastructure upgrade project in Mercer County.   The project began this week in Princeton...

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