Tag: Mercer County
Four Mercer County men arrested for multiple crimes
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Four Mercer County men are arrested for multiple crimes.
Allen Howerton, 35, of Princeton is charged with four counts of...
Free COVID-19 tests and vaccines offered in Princeton this Wednesday
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - The Partnership of African American Churches is hosting a free COVID-19 testing and vaccine clinic this Wednesday, Jan 5, in...
New Bluefield bus transfer station expected to be complete by spring
BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY) - The Division of Public Transit and the West Virginia Department of Transportation are working on a new 2,000 square ft....
Princeton Community Hospital overflowing with COVID-19 patients
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - The surge of COVID-19 cases in Southern West Virginia is challenging pre-pandemic hospital plans in our areas. One Mercer County...
Mercer Street Grassroots District prepares for annual Downtown Countdown
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - Residents of Princeton are gearing up for their ninth annual Downtown Countdown.
The Downtown Countdown provides a fun-filled New Year’s Eve...
Mercer County looks back on projects throughout 2021
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - 2021 was a busy year for Mercer County. They saw huge progress on a number of projects and the county...
Concord University and other institutions to receive $48 million to establish...
ATHENS, WV (WOAY) - Concord University is set to receive millions of federal dollars for a nursing program.
Gov. Justice announced Tuesday $48 million from...
Mercer County receives results of COVID-19 vaccine survey
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - Roughly three months ago, the Mercer County Commission requested that county residents fill out a survey on the COVID-19 vaccine....
Congresswoman Miller tours downtown Princeton to discuss economic recovery
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - Congresswoman Carol Miller, who represents West Virginia’s third congressional district, makes a visit to the City of Princeton to tour...
Three arrested in Mercer County on solicitation charges
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Three people in Mercer County are behind bars on solicitation charges.
Michael Bowman, 30, of Bluefield, Robert Ercoline, Jr., 56,...
Local Christmas tree farm has plenty of trees to light up...
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Some areas of the country are seeing a shortage of Christmas trees this year, but not one local Christmas...
Man facing felony charge following shots fired complaint in Princeton
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - A man is in jail after shots were fired in Princeton.
The Princeton Police Department responded to a shots fired complaint...
Bluefield PD looking for 25+ people with warrants
BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY) – Bluefield City Municipal Court has issued either bench warrants or failure to appear warrants for the arrest of more than 50...
Princeton doctor awarded for efforts on hospital’s cancer team
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - A doctor with Princeton Community Hospital has been recognized for his work in the hospital's cancer program.
The American College of...
Man sentenced in deadly Princeton car crash involving newlyweds
PRINCETON, W.Va. (AP) — A Virginia man has been sentenced to a term of five to 25 years in prison on charges stemming from...
Four southern West Virginia counties join lawsuit against Juul
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - Four southern West Virginia counties have joined a lawsuit against the e-cigarette manufacturer Juul.
The lawsuit by the Webb Law Center...
Local fire department suggests caution in the kitchen this Thanksgiving
BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY) - While Thanksgiving is time for friends and family, it can also involve some issues in the kitchen if you aren’t...
Bluefield invites community out for annual tree lighting
BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY) - The City of Bluefield invited the community out to their tree lighting Monday evening.
This is a newer tradition for the...
Bluefield prepares for 25th annual Holiday of Lights
BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY) - This week the City of Bluefield is bringing back a long-running tradition.
The annual Holiday of Lights invites the community out...
UPDATE: US-460 Eastbound fully reopen after four car accident
UPDATE (11/21 @ 8:50 p.m.) - US-460 Eastbound is fully reopen after both lanes were previously closed due to a four car accident in...
One Tank Trip: Princeton Railroad Museum
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - This week’s One Tank Trip brings us to the Princeton Railroad Museum. They have a vast array of artifacts and...
City of Princeton prepares for annual Christmas Parade
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - The City of Princeton is gearing up for their yearly Christmas parade.
The parade will be Friday, Dec. 3 and begin...
Bluefield PD looking for 50+ people with warrants
BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY) – Bluefield City Municipal Court has issued either bench warrants or failure to appear warrants for the arrest of more than 50...
Gov. Jim Justice awards $50,000 to Mercer Elementary for the “I...
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - The auditorium at Mercer Elementary School in Princeton is roaring with cheers and excitement on Tuesday, as Gov. Jim Justice...
Concord University hosts yearly Veterans Day Solute
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - Every year Concord University hosts a Veterans Day Salute. They invite local veterans to the school to see the ceremony...
