Tag: Mercer County
Counties see larger than expected turnout for first day of early...
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - Early voting began in the state today, with a higher turnout than expected in some counties.Â
A low turnout was expected...
Mercer County Sheriff’s Department to be relocated out of courthouse
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - The Mercer County Commission is in the process of relocating the Sheriff's Office out of the County Courthouse.Â
The move is...
Mercer County High Schools hold socially-distanced graduation ceremonies
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Mercer County high schoolers have been given the chance to have traditional, but socially-distance graduation ceremonies.Â
Bluefield, Montcalm, PikeView and...
Hatfield and McCoy trails see increased use after reopening in time...
BRAMWELL, WV (WOAY) - The Hatfield and McCoy trails were closed for about two months since the start of West Virginia’s response to the...
Local martial arts studio holds car wash fundraiser to spread word...
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - Many businesses are excited to finally open back up, especially ones that haven’t been able to get any business at...
Motorcycle crash kills one man in Mercer County
BLUEWELL, WV (WOAY) - One person is dead after a motorcycle crash that happened on Sunday evening in Mercer County.
According to State Police, the...
Pikeview Senior winner of 2020 National Presidential Scholars Program
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - Kayli M. Mann, Valedictorian of Pikeview High School Class is a winner of 2020 Presidential Scholars.
In addition, Kayli is a...
City of Princeton will keep city pool closed for summer due...
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - The City of Princeton Board of Park and Recreation Commissioners met on May 19th to discuss Recreation Department business.
"The decision...
Woman accused of child sexual abuse and distributing child pornography sentenced...
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - A woman accused of child sexual abuse has been sentenced to a minimum of 45 years in prison.
In April of...
Mountain State Oral & Facial Surgery opens two new offices in...
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) - Mountain State Oral & Facial Surgery is growing in southern West Virginia, leading to the opening of a new office...
Concord University issues more than half a million dollars in CARES...
ATHENS, WV (WOAY) – Concord University has issued more than half a million dollars in emergency relief funds to students, and financial officials say...
Mercer Mall will reopen on Thursday, May 21 with reduced hours
BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY) - Mercer Mall has announced it will reopen on Thursday, May 21, 2020, with reduced hours and modifications.
The Mercer Mall released...
Mercer County Schools announce graduation dates and times
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Mercer County Schools have announced area high schools' dates and times for graduation ceremonies.
Due to Health Department guidelines,...
Masks required to be worn at Mercer County Courthouse
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - Due to increased concerns in regards to the safety and security of our employees and constituents earlier today, a...
UPDATE: Man from Shady Spring drowns in Brush Creek Falls
UPDATE: (Monday, May 18, 2020, at 4 pm) - A Shady Spring man has died after drowning in Mercer County on Sunday.
On Sunday, May...
City of Bluefield suspends recycling program
BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY) - After completing a yearlong in-depth review, the City of Bluefield is suspending its recycling program until new technology or global...
Mercer County Courthouse to reopen on Monday with modifications and restrictions
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - As of May 18, 2020, the Mercer County Courthouse will reopen following the initial onset of the COVID-19 virus. To...
Senior from Princeton High School wins 50,000 dollar scholarship from Doritos
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - A Princeton Senior won a 50,000 dollar scholarship from Doritos.
With high school commencement ceremonies being canceled across the nation, earlier...
Mercer County to restart recycling after two month halt
The Mercer County Commission recently decided to restart the county's recycling program.Â
While the program was shut down, citizens have had to either send their...
Mercer County student wins statewide writing contest
ATHENS, WV (WOAY) -Â Every year, students across the state participate in the Young Writers Contest held by the Central West Virginia Writing Project....
National Prevention Week aims to reduce substance abuse in communities
BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY) - This week is National Prevention Week, which aims to raise awareness about drug abuse and the toll it puts on...
City of Bluefield uses electronic billboard to congratulate graduating seniors
BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY) - The city is honoring the graduating class of Bluefield High School by putting them on a billboard.Â
The billboard shows the...
Bluefield Fire Department constructs N-95 mask sanitation boxes
BLUEFIELD, WV (WAOY) - The Bluefield Fire Department created UV light boxes that can sanitize N-95 masks.Â
The boxes cost around $200 to make and...
17-year-old arrested after shooting another man
BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY) - On May 11, 2020, a 17-year-old male resident of Bluefield was arrested for the malicious wounding of Quinzell Payne, an...
Churches celebrate Mother’s Day in creative means to stay safe amid...
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - Churches everywhere held services in creative ways to celebrate the holiday.Â
Religious entities were given the go ahead to start inside...
