Tag: Mercer County
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...
Nation’s first Anti-Vaping barn completed along Route 20
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - The nation's first anti-vaping barn was unveiled near Athens today.
"It's become a really big issue with youths, especially in...
Mercer County Health Department urges caution, mask wearing as cases rise
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - Mercer County has seen an influx of new COVID cases in recent weeks.Â
Having more than 130 cases in the past...
Concord University acknowledges first generation college students
ATHENS, WV (WOAY) - Concord University is acknowledging First Generation College Student Day.
First generation college students are identified as anyone who is the first...
Mercer County Commissioner talks future plans after securing reelection
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - Mercer County Commissioner Greg Puckett was reelected to his seat after an intense election season.
Greg Puckett was first elected...
Oakvale residents concerned about falling retaining wall
OAKVALE, WV (WOAY) - Oakvale residents continue to voice their concerns after a road that was promised to be fixed months ago still has...
Mercer County Election Results
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Final election results are in for Mercer County.
For County Commissioner, Republican Incumbent Greg Puckett has significantly beat Ronnie Oakley....
Bluefield Public Works Division preparing for winter maintenance
BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY) - With winter weather on the horizon, the city of Bluefield is getting ready to maintain public areas.
The process...
Holiday of Lights scheduled to open on Thanksgiving
BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY) - The Holiday of Lights is still scheduled to take place in Bluefield this year. Setup for this year's festival began...
New salt storage area near completion at Public Works building
BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY) - Bluefield moves its Public Works building to a new location last year.
The new location is safer, more well lit,...
Daylight Savings Time serves as reminder to check smoke detectors
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - Fire departments are encouraging people to check their smoke detector batteries.
In recent years, many Americans have grown tired of the...
Tie dye store holds grand opening in Princeton
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - A tie dye shop called The Tie Dyed Tarantula held their grand opening in Princeton.Â
The Tie Dyed Tarantula has been...
Princeton Police Department encourages business and home owners to evaluate security...
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - The Princeton Police Department is encouraging residents to evaluate their security systems.
After a recent robbery where suspects were caught on...
Gov. Justice announces $10 mil. project for new Grant Street Bridge
BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY) - During his visit to Bluefield today, Governor Jim Justice announced a $10 million project will soon be underway for a...
Crews on scene of tractor trailer fire
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY)- Crews are currently on the scene of a tractor trailer fire in Bluefield.
According to dispatch, the call came in around...
Salvation Army looking for donations as holiday season looms
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - The Salvation Army in Princeton came up with a unique way to ask for donations as they prepare for the...
Mercer County residents come out to clean up communities
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - Mercer County residents have been hard at work cleaning up their communities.Â
Started earlier this month, the Keep Mercer Clean campaign...
Artist repaints abandoned barn with anti-vaping message
ATHENS, WV (WOAY) - An artist who specializes in painting barns is finishing some artwork near Athens.Â
Community Connections of Princeton asked the artist to...
Two lanes open after structure fire in Mercer County
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Crews have been on scene at a structure fire in Mercer County for over six hours.
According to Mercer County...
Concord University brings history to life on zoom
ATHENS, WV (WOAY) – Join historical figures as they share their life stories, virtually. Over the next month, Concord University Theatre will be presenting...
Crews battle structure fire in Bluefield, WV
BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY) - Crews are currently on scene of an early morning structure fire in Bluefield.
According to Mercer County dispatchers, a call came...
Norfolk Southern issues letter to Grant Street Bridge Task Force
BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY) - Norfolk Southern issues a letter to the Grant Street Bridge Task Force.
The letter outlines the transportation company's involvement with the...
Gold Star Families Memorial dedicated in Princeton
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - A Woody Williams Foundation Gold Star Families Memorial was dedicated in Princeton.
For months, Mercer County along with the Woody...
