Tag: Mercer County
GameStop inside Mercer Mall has closed
BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY) - GameStop located inside the Mercer Mall has announced it has closed.
The following statement was made in Facebook: “This will be...
Concord University hosts virtual commencement
ATHENS, WV (WOAY) - For the first time ever, Concord University held their graduation ceremony virtually.
William Bailey, a manager of radio and TV services...
Parents unable to attend child’s graduation
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Some families are heartbroken after graduation ceremony restrictions prevent them from seeing a loved one graduate.
Due to social distancing...
ATV industry struggles amid pandemic
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - As the pandemic continues and more events are canceled, many businesses are hurting, including those in the ATV industry.
Spring...
Commissioner recognized for public health efforts
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - A local county commissioner is recognized for his work as a public health advocate.
Greg Puckett has dedicated much of...
Organization raises money for shelter
BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY) - Open Hearts Ministries is still hard at work despite the ongoing pandemic.
Today was one of the organization's many fundraisers to...
Nine people have recovered from COVID-19 in Mercer County
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - According to the Mercer County Health Department, nine people who have tested positive for COVID-19 has recovered.
A total of...
Southbound lanes on Interstate 77 closed due to vehicle fire
UPDATE (11:19 AM, May 6, 2020) - Dispatchers tell WOAY the scene has been cleared and both lanes have re-opened. There were no injuries...
UPDATE: 7-year-old still recovering in the hospital after suffering a gunshot...
UPDATE (Thursday, April 28, 2020, at 2:30 pm) MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - New details released after a 7-year-old boy and his 20-year-old brother...
Concord University to reopen campus for fall 2020
 ATHENS, WV (WOAY) - Concord University announces plans to open its campus for the fall 2020 semester. President Kendra Boggess informed the campus community...
Mercer County Schools release graduation plans
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Graduation includes many traditions and is likely the most important and celebrated event at educational institutions throughout the United...
Mercer County reports its tenth positive case of COVID-19
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - The Mercer County Health Department says the county has its tenth positive case of COVID-19.
According to the Health...
Registration for 2020 summer an fall courses underway at Concord University
ATHENS, WV (WOAY) - Registration and course selection for Concord University’s two summer sessions and the Fall 2020 semester are underway for new students and...
Mercer County discusses how to deliver CARES Act funding to workers
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - The Mercer County Commission discussed new steps to take during the pandemic, including how to best use funding from the...
Concord University uses chat bot to help deliver information on COVID-19
ATHENS, WV (WOAY) - Concord University is using chat bot technology to help process information about COVID-19 to students.
The chat bot is a piece...
More grab-and-go donation boxes added around Mercer County
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - Community Connections in Princeton has added more blessing boxes around the area.Â
The blessing boxes are an initiative to set up...
8th person to test positive for COVID-19 in Mercer County has...
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - The Mercer County Health Department says the 8th person to test positive for COVID-19, has recovered.
Mercer County has had...
State Police investigating after fetal remains were found in Princeton
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - State Police in Princeton are investigating after fetal remains were found buried in a shallow grave.
Trooper K.A. Filer released the...
Mercer Nursing Home completes COVID-19 testing, all results negative
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Mercer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center says they have completed COVID-19 testing for all residents and staff, all have tested...
Princeton Health Center completes COVID-19 testing for all residents and staff
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - Princeton Health Care Center is announcing as a result of the statewide testing ordered by Governor Justice, they have tested...
Organizations to build 14 blessing boxes across community
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Staff and volunteers with Community Connections, Inc. work to build blessing boxes across the area.
“I bet we had 10...
Deputies in Mercer County warn about a telephone scam
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - The Mercer County Sheriffs Department is currently investigating a telephone scam in the area where individuals are being contacted...
Concord University hosting virtual career fair for education majors
ATHENS, WV (WOAY) – The Center for Academic and Career Development (CACD) at Concord University is hosting a Virtual Career Fair for Education majors...
Mercer County Schools adjust school calendar
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Mercer County Schools have adjusted the school calendar for this academic year.
According to officials, Mercer County Schools started back...
Local business provides support to honey bee populations
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) -Â Despite the issues with the pandemic, beekeepers are still working hard trying to make sure their honey bees are thriving.
Honeybees have...
