Tag: Mercer County
COVID-19 outbreak at Princeton Health Care Center being monitored closely by...
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) -Â In early July, an employee at the Princeton Health Care Center, a nursing home, tested positive for COVID-19. As of last...
Mercer County Airport uses grant to improve aviation apron
BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY) - Mercer County Airport is taking steps to expand their fuel resources by incorporating additional aviation aprons. This means the airport...
Three Mercer County health officials step down
BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY) - Three Mercer County health officials are leaving their positions.Â
On Friday, July 31 at the Mercer County Health Department, administrator Susan...
Library encourages mask wearing with contest
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - The Princeton Public Library encourages creativity by telling kids to decorate their masks.
Wednesday kicked off the library's Mask Masquerade...
Mercer County CERT raises money for PPE, other needs
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - The Community Emergency Response Team in Mercer County starts a go fund me to support local first responders.
For $25,000,...
Mercer County releases back to school plans
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - Students in Mercer County will soon have an idea of what the 2020-21 school year will look like.
Mercer County Board...
Bluefield hospital shutting down services
BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY) - Starting today, The current Bluefield Regional Medical Center’s emergency department will be renamed and will offer full emergency services.
In an...
Princeton Health Care Center confirms 38 active cases of COVID-19
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - Princeton Health Community Center is reporting 38 active cases of COVID-19.
The facility has released the following information:
Since March there have...
City of Bluefield cancels two more events due to COVID-19
BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY) - The City of Bluefield has canceled two more events due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
In order to adhere to the...
Princeton Health Care Center releases statement on outbreak of COVID-19
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - The Princeton Health Care Center has released a statement after an outbreak of COVID-19.
"We at Princeton Health Care Center have...
BRMC Emergency Department to remain open
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - Starting on August 1, 2020, Princeton Community Hospital will be offering full-service emergency services at 500 Cherry Street in Bluefield,...
Program offers personalized wristband to help locate at-risk people who may...
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - A new tracking device is now available for Mercer County residents that could help save lives during a crisis.
The Mercer...
First Christian Church holds fundraiser for renovations
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - First Christian Church in Princeton is raising funds to renovate a sanctuary that has been around for 100 years.
The Church...
Mercer County Courthouse ADA Project finishes early
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - The Mercer County Commission began planning its Americans with Disabilities Act Project back in 2017.
The Commission received a...
Thirty individuals have tested positive COVID-19 at Princeton Health Care Center
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - The Princeton Health Care Center is reporting that 30 individuals have tested positive for COVID-19 since March.
Out of the 30...
Firefighters battle trailer fire in Bluefield
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Multiple fire departments responded to a trailer fire this evening.
Dispatchers say a person reported the fire on Sandlick Road...
State Farm partners with Starting Points Family Resource Center for back-to-school...
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - Wes Hinkle, a State Farm Agent in Princeton, is combining with the Starting Points Family Resource Center on a back-to-school...
Princeton Health Center reports additional positive COVID-19 tests from residents and...
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - Princeton Health Care Center is reporting more positive COVID-19 tests from patients and residents.
Since March, there have been four employees...
Ruck 22 WV March hopes to bring awareness to veteran suicide
FLAT TOP, WV (WOAY) - A non-profit hopes to bring awareness to veteran suicide by hosting a 22-mile march.
RUCK 22 WV is putting on...
Voice of Praise Worship Center holds annual diaper run for families...
BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY) - The Voice of Praise Worship Center in Mercer County held their annual diaper run.
The diaper run is a donation campaign...
East River overlook closed due to structural damage
BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY) - The Overlook Observation Deck (wooden structure) located on East River Mountain is closed to the public due to structural failure.
This...
Community Connections to offer drug disposal kits
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - Community Connections in Mercer County is soon going to offer drug disposal kits.
Drug disposal kits allow people to get rid...
Princeton Library continuing to offer remote activities for children during pandemic
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - The Princeton Library has been continuing to offer activities for kids during the summer despite the issues with the pandemic.Â
The...
Mercer County Schools release plans for 2020-2021 school year
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Mercer County Schools have released information on how the 2020-2021 school year will operate.
The school year will begin for...
Mercer County Commission discusses issues with fireworks ordinance
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - The Mercer County Commission held a discussion on the county’s fireworks ordinance during their monthly meeting.
In 2019, a new fireworks...
