Tag: Mercer County
Mercer County officials urge caution after seeing nine new COVID-19 cases...
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - Mercer County has seen nine new cases of COVID-19 pop up in the past four days.
Some of the county's...
Three new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Mercer County
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - The Mercer County Health Department confirms new cases of COVID-19.
According to the health department, the three new cases...
Concord University announces degree options changes
ATHENS, WV (WOAY) - Concord University has announced that they will be making changes to their degree options.
Some degree options will be adjusted, while...
W.Va. AG Announces Mercer County Student as Statewide ‘Kids Kick Opioids’...
CHARLESTON, WV (WOAY) — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a southern West Virginia student as the statewide winner of the Kids Kick Opioids contest,...
4-H moves to online format for summer season
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - 4-H camps across the state are not holding summer camps this year, but are instead doing activities online.Â
The WVU Extension...
New produce store that sources from local farmers opens in Bluefield
BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY) - A new produce store called Hillbilly Farms just held a grand opening.Â
The store offers a variety of fruits and vegetables...
Concord University eliminates some degree options
ATHENS, WV (WOAY) – In response to changing trends among students, Concord University has eliminated some degree options, and others have moved online.
Geography, Recreation...
Mercer County prepares for Census Action Day
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) -Â Tomorrow is census action day in West Virginia, and the population of the entire state needs to be represented.
The annual census...
Mercer County confirms another COVID-19 case
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - The Mercer County Health Department has confirmed a new COVID-19 case.
According to the Health Department, a 14th case has been...
Health officials urge public to continue taking precautions despite slow down...
BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY) - This past weekend Mercer County saw a new COVID case, bringing it’s total over the course of the pandemic to...
One new positive case confirmed in Mercer County
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY) -The Mercer County Health Department has confirmed a new positive case of COVID-19.
The Health Department says the one new case...
One new positive case of COVID-19 reported in Mercer County
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - The Mercer County Health Department has confirmed a new positive case of COVID-19.
The Health Department says the one...
Blue Jays fan buried without prized jersey after theft
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - The Bluefield Blue Jays' biggest fan is laid to rest, but without a prized item.
Henry Belcher, also known as...
Political newcomer wins Mercer County Magistrate Division 3 race against eight...
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - The Mercer County elections last night had a few upsets, including a newcomer winning a magistrate seat against an incumbent...
Race for House District 27 heats up after primary results
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - The race for West Virginia House District 27 is heating up in Mercer County.Â
The incumbent Eric Porterfield lost the republican...
Need for nurses rises steadily throughout Southern West Virginia
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - As the pandemic continues, the need for healthcare professionals is slowly rising in some areas.
Greenbrier Valley Medical Center for instance...
Concord University Alumni endows a scholarship to honor George Floyd
ATHENS, WV (WOAY) – The Concord University Foundation announces a new, fully endowed scholarship established to honor the memory of George Floyd.
During the memorial...
Officials urge taking safety precautions when going out to vote on...
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - With Election Day coming up this Tuesday, large crowds are expected while people come out to vote in the local...
Concord University announces Fall 2020 semester schedule
ATHENS, W.Va. – Concord University announces changes to its Fall 2020 semester schedule in response to the global health pandemic.
Classes will begin August 17,...
UPDATE: Case involving a man who killed another man while on...
UPDATE (Friday, June 5, 2020, at 11:15 am) PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - Probable cause was found in a fatal UTV crash.
Prosecuting Attorney George Sitler...
Bluefield State College releases statement after the death of George Floyd
BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY) - Bluefield State College stands united with the community, praying for healing following the tragic death of George Floyd, resolving to...
Bluefield Regional Medical Center to close by July 30
BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY) - Bluefield Regional Medical Center is set to shut down all in-patient care services by July 30, 2020.Â
Bluefield Regional Medical Center...
Bluefield Police Department actively looking for man suspected of sexual assault
BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY) - Authorities in Bluefield are actively looking for a suspect wanted for sexually assaulting a minor with special needs.Â
The assault occurred...
Salvation Army and Rotary Club of Princeton hold community food drive
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - The Salvation Army and Rotary Club of Princeton got together to distribute food to the community.Â
Hundreds of people showed up...
Bluefield Regional Medical Center set to permanently close
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY) -Princeton Community Hospital has announced the full closure of Bluefield Regional Medical Center effective July 30, 2020.
Princeton Community Hospital Board...
