Tag: Mercer County
Disaster Unemployment Assistance benefits now available for communities impacted by February’s...
West Virginia (WOAY)- Governor Morrisey and Workforce West Virginia announce disaster unemployment assistance benefits are available to qualifying individuals living or working in McDowell,...
New River CTC offering free CNA courses in March
Bluefield,WV (WOAY)—New River Community and Technical College will offer a free Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training program this Spring at its Bluefield campus.
The six-week program...
Mercer County Health Department to provide free booster shots and water...
Matoaka, WV (WOAY)- If you are a Mercer County resident impacted by flooding, there's an upcoming event for you to protect yourself and ensure...
Mercer County Offices closed due to winter weather; commission meeting rescheduled
Mercer County, WV (WOAY)—Due to inclement weather, several Mercer County offices will be closed today, including:
County Courthouse
Annex building
Memorial Building
Day Report...
Princeton Community Hospital urges residents to participate in Community Needs Health...
Princeton, WV (WOAY)- WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital (PCH) asks residents to participate in a survey to identify barriers to accessible healthcare impacting local...
StepStone Family & Youth Services to kick off blanket drive on...
West Virginia (WOAY)- With frigid temperatures in the air and the winter season in full effect, StepStone Family & Youth Services of West Virginia...
Mercer County Sheriffs warn the public of Medicaid phone scam
Mercer County, WV (WOAY)- The Mercer County Sheriff's Department is warning the community about a phone scam.
The department has received reports of scammers calling...
Concord University’s “CU Free” program offering last dollar tuition assistance for...
Athens, WV (WOAY)- Concord University's "CU Free" program is still going strong 5 years after its inception.
CU Free is a financial aid tool for...
Princeton’s candidate filing period for municipal elections closes on April 1
Princeton, WV (WOAY)- The city of Princeton is preparing for its municipal election in June.
The four seats up for election are wards one through...
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center moving to new location in Mercer County...
Bluefield, WV (WOAY)- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will relocate the Disaster Recovery Center in Mercer County to assist residents affected by Hurricane...
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center open in Bluefield for residents impacted by...
Bluefield, WV (WOAY)- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has opened a Disaster Recovery Center in Mercer County for residents impacted by Hurricane Helene.
The...
WV Navigator hosting open enrollment event in Bluefield on December 3
Bluefield, WV (WOAY)- WV Navigator will be continuing to help patients navigate the open enrollment season with an event in Bluefield today.
From 9:00...
New River CTC’s Bluefield campus to offer free six week CNA...
Bluefield, WV (WOAY)- New River Community and Technical College will offer a free Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training program in January at the Bluefield...
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,...
