Tag: Mercer County
Bluefield Walmart closed until Saturday for cleaning
BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY)- The Walmart in Bluefield has announced they are closing until Saturday to allow for extra cleaning.Â
The closure allows for the location...
Workforce West Virginia discussing partnership with Mercer County for Career Connections...
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - Workforce West Virginia is discussing a partnership with the Mercer County Commission
Workforce West Virginia is pitching their career connections program,...
Mercer County Courthouse closed to the public until December 14
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - The Mercer County Commission met in an emergency meeting this afternoon to discuss closing the County Courthouse in response to...
Virtual commencements likely to continue as pandemic lingers
ATHEN, WV (WOAY) - Earlier this year, colleges everywhere canceled their graduation ceremonies and held virtual ones to keep students safe during the pandemic....
Mercer County Commission selects Downstream Strategies for convention center feasibility study
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - The Mercer County Commission has selected an engineering firm to work on a feasibility study for their new convention center.
Some...
Concord University to hold virtual fall commencement
ATHENS, WV (WOAY) - Concord University will honor the Fall 2020 graduating class during a virtual commencement on Saturday, Dec. 12.
This format is being...
Health officials address COVID-19 vaccine concerns
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - As companies get closer to having vaccines ready for distribution, many are concerned about getting a coronavirus vaccine.
"It may...
Hillbilly Cycle Sales of Princeton sees new storefront mural
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - A local business in downtown Princeton is seeing a new splash of color.
Hillbilly Cycle Sales located on the eastern...
New health center under construction in Bluefield
BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY) - The city of Bluefield will soon have a new health center in the heart of it’s downtown.
Recently the Bluefield...
Concord University campuses closed tomorrow
ATHENS, WV (WOAY) - Concord University's Athens and Beckley campuses are closed Nov. 30 due to a network outage.
Details are limited, but the university...
Princeton Businesses see great success with Small Business Saturday
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - This Saturday is the 10th annual Small Business Saturday. It was started in 2010 by American Express as a means...
Bluefield Holiday of lights to begin Thanksgiving night
BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY) - The City of Bluefield is almost ready to show off their 24th annual Holiday of Lights.Â
In the Bluefield City Park...
Mercer County looking into amphitheater for Glenwood Park
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - Mercer County is looking into installing an amphitheater in Glenwood Park.
Glenwood Park has been a recreational setting for decades. It’s...
Intuit hiring local certified tax professionals for upcoming tax season
BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY) - Intuit is hiring professionals for the upcoming tax season.
Intuit has decided to hire on the local scale, focusing on communities...
Bluefield to light 22-foot-tall tree during annual tree lighting
BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY) - The City of Bluefield is hosting their annual tree lighting tonight.Â
At 6 P.M. tonight, November 23, the city will power...
Princeton businesses to participate in Small Business Saturday
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - Princeton businesses are gearing up for Small Business Saturday. It happens on a national level on the day following Black...
Concord University Veteran’s Office receives technology donation from Community Connections
ATHENS, WV (WOAY) - Concord University received a donation of computer equipment for their veterans lounge.
The donation was made by Community Connections of Princeton....
Police urge caution while traveling for holidays
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) -Â More than one-third of Americans are planning to travel during the upcoming holiday season.
Traveling during this time is typical, but...
Mercer County receives $100,000 grant for courthouse refurbishing
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - Mercer County will soon see some improvements made to its courthouse.
Each year the County Commission applies for state grants that...
Princeton businesses participate in local shopping initiatives
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - Small businesses in Princeton are encouraging residents to shop local with incentives.
More than a dozen businesses in the area are...
Road to be shut down temporarily after single-car MVA
BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY)- Parts of Cherry St. in Bluefield, WV may be shut down after a single-car accident early this morning.
According to Mercer County...
Open Heart Ministries fundraisers this Thursday and Friday
BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY) - Open Heart Ministries will be hosting fundraisers this Thursday and Friday at its West Virginian Manor location, 415 Federal St...
Interim CEO named for Princeton Community Hospital Association
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - Chief Financial Officer Frank Sinicrope has been named the interim chief executive officer for Princeton Community Hospital Association (PCHA) following...
Mercer County Commission looks into dredging for Glenwood Park Lake
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - A recreational lake near Princeton has gotten shallower over the years and is in need of some intense maintenance.
Glenwood...
Melrose Elementary students donate more than 550 pairs of socks to...
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - Students at Melrose Elementary donate socks to local charities.Â
Each month students participate in a giving initiative put on by the...
