Tag: Mercer County
While some universities are making COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory, colleges in West...
ATHENS, WV (WOAY) - Several top universities in the country have recently made it a mandatory requirement for students to receive the COVID-19 vaccine,...
Open burn permits now available in Bluefield, WV
BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY) - Open burn permits and requirements are now available at Bluefield Fire Department's Central Station, located at 101 Bluefield Ave.
There is...
Open Heart Ministries holds spaghetti dinner fundraiser
BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY) - Open Heart Ministries in Bluefield served spaghetti dinners as part of a fundraiser.
The spaghetti dinners are $8.50 and include spaghetti...
National Child Abuse Prevention Month highlights the need for awareness
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - April is Child Abuse Prevention Month.Â
During this time, abuse prevention centers want to recognize the importance that family and communities...
Bluefield Fire Department reopens fire station
BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY) - On Thursday the Bluefield Fire Department reopened fire station three.
The station was originally built back in the 1970s, but was...
Mercer county continues to vaccinate residents
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - The Mercer County Health Department continues to provide vaccines to those 16 and older.
The health department held another vaccine...
Princeton resale store offering free prom dresses
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - A local resale store is giving away free prom dresses for students in need.
Upscale Resale received a donation of prom...
Cigarette clean-up held at Mercer County Courthouse
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - Community Connections is hosting a cigarette clean-up on the Mercer County Courthouse Grounds.Â
It’s part of the Take Down Tobacco Day...
Stonerise Princeton to host community vaccine clinic
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - Stonerise Princeton care center and Stonerise Home Health today announced they will host a community COVID-19 vaccine clinic in partnership...
Southern West Virginia vaccine clinics scheduled for this week
SOUTHERN WEST VIRGINIA (WOAY) - There are several opportunities for Southern West Virginians to get vaccinated this week.
There will be a clinic on Wednesday...
Renovations of Princeton Renaissance Theater underway
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - More than 100 years ago, the Royal Theater opened its doors in Downtown Princeton.
Over the decades, the theater has...
Concord University to host virtual career fair and teacher recruitment event
ATHENS, WV (WOAY ) - This month Concord University is hosting a career fair and teacher recruitment event.Â
The events will be entirely virtual this...
Princeton to see live music events for first time in months
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - For the first time in roughly a year, The RiffRaff Arts Collective is announcing a series of live events for...
Princeton Senior High School wins first place in 27th Concord Business...
ATHENS, WV (WOAY) - The Concord University Department of Business has announced winners in the 27th Concord Business Challenge.
Overall winners are First Place, Princeton Senior...
City of Bluefield holds groundbreaking for new transfer center
BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY) - The City of Bluefield holds a groundbreaking for the new Bluefield Transfer Center.
Its to serve as a place where...
Princeton PD conducting an investigation after vehicle crashes into building
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - On Thursday morning, emergency crews responded to an incident in which a vehicle crashed into a building.Â
The Princeton Parole office...
Mercer County plans free tire disposal day
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - The Mercer County Landfill is planning a free tire disposal day.
The Mercer County Commission recently announced that they plan on...
Mercer County passes dilapidated structure ordianance
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - Mercer County passes its dilapidated structure ordinance.Â
The ordinance gives the county authority to take over and remove certain dilapidated properties...
National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week aims to educate about addiction
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - This week is National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week.Â
This week aims to educate people about the struggles of addiction and...
Mercer County high school students return to the classroom five days...
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - With Mercer County’s infection rate slowly declining, high school students have been given the opportunity to head back to school...
Concord University Chemistry Program purchases microwave synthesis reactor with $20,000 grant
ATHENS, WV (WOAY) - Concord University receives a grant for their chemistry department.
The $20,000 grant was issued by West Virginia Science and Research and...
Annual Keep Mercer Clean campaign launches again this year
ATHENS, WV (WOAY) - There was no better way to ring in Spring Saturday than with the launch of the Keep Mercer Clean Campaign...
DIY barn quilts held at a Mercer Street workshop
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - Hammer and Stain on downtown Mercer Street in Princeton holds monthly DIY workshops throughout the year, and Saturday they held...
Concord University hosts series of interdisciplinary events around Little Women Project
ATHENS, WV (WOAY) -Â Thursday night was only the beginning of an ongoing, interdisciplinary series of exciting and educational events revolving around Louisa May...
Newest COVID-19 relief bill provides direct funding for localities
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Mercer County is expected to receive more than $11 million from the new COVID-19 relief package.
This is the...
