Tag: Mercer County
Bonnie’s Bus mobile mammography unit offering screenings in Mercer and Raleigh...
West Virginia (WOAY)—This week, Bonnie's Bus mobile mammography unit will offer three-dimensional digital screening mammograms and breast care education in Mercer and Raleigh counties.
The...
GEAR UP SWV to host kick off events to celebrate program’s...
West Virginia (WOAY)- GEAR UP Southern West Virginia announces the expansion of a mentoring program for the class of 2029 in Mercer, Summers, and...
Bluefield AAA hosting TSA Pre Check Event October 15-18
Bluefield, WV (WOAY)—As the fall and winter holidays approach, the increase in air travel is expected to continue this year, making airports busy and...
Salvation Army of Mercer County accepting applications for Angel Tree program
Princeton, WV (WOAY)—The Salvation Army of Mercer County is accepting applications for its annual Angel Tree program.
The goal of the Angel Tree program is...
Mountaineer Food Bank to host food pantry in Mercer County on...
Bluefield, WV (WOAY)—Mountaineer Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry will host a food giveaway in Mercer County on Tuesday, October 15.
The giveaway will take place...
Mercer County declares State of Emergency
Mercer County, WV (WOAY)—Due to severe weather, Mercer County is currently under a state of emergency.
The county is experiencing mass power outages, downed trees,...
NIOSH to host free Black Lung Screenings in Bluefield on September...
Bluefield, WV (WOAY)—On September 10, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health will offer free black lung screenings in Mercer County.
The screenings will...
Mercer County public schools to see an increased police presence on...
West Virginia (WOAY)—Mercer County public schools will have an increased police presence on all campuses following a social media post about school-related threats.
West Virginia State...
WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital to open infusion center on August...
Princeton, WV (WOAY)- WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital opened the doors to a facility that will help with a health issue on the rise...
New River Community and Technical College offering free six week CNA...
Bluefield, WV (WOAY)- New River Community and Technical College is offering a free six-week certified nursing assistant class at its Bluefield campus.
The course will...
Concord University introduces CU Bound program
Athens, WV (WOAY)-Concord University has launched the CU Bound program for high school students seeking to further their education and easily transition to college.
Students...
Mercer County Animal Shelter offering discounted adoption fees on June 15
Princeton, WV (WOAY)- The Mercer County Animal Shelter is offering discounted adoption fees on Saturday, June 15.
The fee for dogs will be 25 dollars,...
Beckley VAMC to host open house in Princeton on May 23
Princeton, WV (WOAY)—The Beckley Veterans Affairs Medical Center is hosting an open house at the Princeton VA Clinic on Thursday, May 23, from 1:00...
Great American Petting Zoo Farm returns to Mountain State on June...
Oak Hill, WV (WOAY)—The Great American Petting Zoo Farm is returning to the mountain state this summer.
The farm features pigs, alpacas, goats, sheep, pigs, llamas,...
COVID 19 vaccine and booster clinics scheduled in Bluefield
Bluefield, WV (WOAY)- Mercer County has upcoming COVID-19 vaccine and booster shot clinics.
The Mercer County Health Department will administer shots at the Open Heart...
Food Giveaway scheduled in Bluefield for May 14
Bluefield, WV (WOAY)- Mercer County will host a free food giveaway on Tuesday, May 14th.
The event will be at the west end of the...
WV Hive to host Coffee Talks Networking Session in Princeton on...
Princeton, WV (WOAY)- The West Virginia Hive will host its next Coffee Talks networking event on Tuesday, April 30, in Mercer County.
The session will...
Mountaineer Food Bank to host food pantry in Mercer County on...
Bluefield, WV (WOAY) – Mountaineer Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry will host a food giveaway on Tuesday, April 30, in Mercer County.
The giveaway will...
Princeton Community Hospital holds press conference detailing $64.5 million investment from...
Bluefield, WV (WOAY)—A celebration in Bluefield revealed the details of some soon-to-be state-of-the-art healthcare facilities.
WVU Medicine is making a significant investment in Mercer County,...
Concord hosts re-entry simulation event to expose challenges incarcerated people face...
Athens, WV (WOAY)- Concord University hosted a re-entry simulator event Wednesday to help foster an understanding of the challenges the incarcerated face upon their...
Concord University to host a Solar Eclipse viewing party on April...
Athens, WV (WOAY)- Concord University's Department of Physical and Environmental Science will host a Solar Eclipse viewing party on Monday, April 8.
The event will...
Senator Manchin announces $450,000 for Mercer County Juvenile Justice System
Charleston, WV (WOAY)- Senator Joe Manchin announces funding for the City of Bluefield and the Bluefield Police Department.
The Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Juvenile Justice...
Bluefield man faces incest and sexual assault charges in Mercer County
Bluefield, WV (WOAY)- A Bluefield man is facing criminal charges in Mercer County.
The Mercer County Sheriff's Department reports that on Wednesday, March 6,...
Concord University and Monroe County Schools enter agreement for Level Up...
Athens, WV (WOAY)- Monroe County students now have an opportunity to earn their degrees and enter the workforce sooner, thanks to a partnership with...
City of Bluefield to host annual Winter Warmer event this weekend
Bluefield, WV (WOAY)- This weekend, Bluefield is bringing back its annual winter warmer held right in the heart of downtown.
Senior photojournalist Danny Delanty has...