Tag: Mercer County
New locally-owned thrift store opens in Princeton
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - A new locally-owned thrift store opened in Princeton.Â
Fabulous Finds buys and sells all sorts of merchandise including clothes, furniture, housewares,...
Princeton Rescue Squad opens new substation closer to I-77
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - The Princeton Rescue Squad is opening a new substation.Â
The new station is their closest one to Interstate 77. The close...
Department of Highways celebrates completion of Kale Road Bridge
MERCER COUNTY. WV (WOAY) - The Department of Highways is celebrating the completion of the Kale Road Bridge.Â
Before being built, the bridge was falling...
Positive COVID-19 case confirmed at Bluefield Middle School
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Today, August 27, 2020, a positive Covid-19 case has been confirmed at Bluefield Middle School.
Students and staff known to...
Gold Star Family Monument under construction in Princeton
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - Last year, Woody Williams advocated for a Gold Star Family Monument in Mercer County.
The monument would be dedicated to families...
Mercer County Commission candidate files for temporary restraining order
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Mercer County Commission candidate Ronnie Oakley filed for a temporary restraining order against several government officials.
The TRO would restrain...
Investigations ongoing into the vandalization of three Mercer County State Parks
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Mercer County officials are currently investigating multiple acts of vandalism throughout the county.
Three different state parks were vandalized in...
Mercer County Health Department tests all courthouse employees for COVID after...
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - Mercer County Clerk Verlin Moye tested positive for COVID-19 yesterday.
The County Clerk's office will be closed until August 27th for...
Mercer County Schools downgraded to “Code Yellow”
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - After being upgraded to a "Code Orange," on August 21, Mercer County schools has been downgraded back to "Code Yellow."...
Oakvale residents concerned about lack of response regarding decaying road
OAKVALE, WV (WOAY) - Some Oakvale residents are concerned about the lack of response regarding a road in desperate need of repairs.
Cumberland Road...
Dolly’s Diner in Princeton receives travel award
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - A local diner was just given an award by Trip Advisor.Â
The popular travel website says Dolly’s Diner is in the...
Mercer County Clerk’s Office closed after staff member tests positive for...
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - The Mercer County Clerk’s Office is closed until further notice after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19.
County Clerk...
Public health emergency declared in Mercer County; masks required to enter...
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Mercer County’s new public health officer declares public health emergency and crisis in the county.
The following recommendations are made...
Concord University shares new classroom protocols
ATHENS, WV (WOAY) - COVID-19 restrictions are changing how higher education is operating inside the classrooms.Â
This year at Concord University students can expect a...
Starting Points host annual backpack giveaway
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - A Mercer County Family Resource Center called Starting Points held their annual backpack give away this afternoon.Â
The organization gave away...
UPDATE: Mercer County man has been found guilty of murder
UPDATE: Wednesday, August 19, 2020, at 11:45 am PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - A Mercer County man has been found guilty of murder.
A jury found...
Students Against Destructive Decisions to hold first-ever virtual conference
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) -Students Against Destructive Decisions is holding their first-ever virtual conference.Â
The conference was delayed for months due to the pandemic and will...
Changes made to school color code system
WEST VIRGINIA (WOAY) - Governor Justice announced he is tweaking the color coded model that schools will follow when they reopen next month.Â
Last week,...
Sweet Thingz cupcakery opens in Bluefield
BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY) - Sweet Thingz cupcakery boutique had its grand opening and ribbon cutting this morning.
Sweet Thingz is located off of East...
Bluefield State College announces six tested positive for COVID-19
BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY)- Bluefield State College has received COVID-19 test results from 794 individuals (664 people who tested on campus on August 10 and...
Two Board of Health members appointed
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - The Mercer County Commission appoints two people to the board of health.
Robb Williams has an MBA in Health Care...
Wifi hot spots ready for the upcoming school year in Mercer...
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Mercer County has wifi hot spots ready for students who receive iPads or laptops for at home learning in...
Mercer County Schools to provide transportation to daycare facilities
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - In July, Mercer County Schools suspended bus transportation to daycares to alleviate over-crowding on buses due to students who rode...
New Mercer County Health Officer announced
BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY) - The Mercer County Board of Health has announced a new Health Officer.
Roger Topping, Vice Chairman of the Mercer County Board...
Concord University begins COVID testing
ATHENS, WV (WOAY) - Governor Jim Justice has asked all colleges and universities in the state to test all faculty and students.
The beginning...
