Tag: Mercer County
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...
Library allows patrons to rent physical items via curbside pickup
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - The Princeton Public Library is going a step beyond online services and is offering curbside pickup for physical rentals.Â
Patrons simply...
Pikeview High School senior is semifinalist for U.S. Presidential Scholars Program
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Pikeview High School senior is a semifinalist for the United States Presidential Scholars Program.
Kayli M. Mann, Valedictorian of Pikeview...
Bluefield Fire and Police Departments to receive emergency funding
BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY) – The Bluefield Fire and Police Department will benefit from emergency funding provided by the Community Foundation of the Virginias enabling...
Six people have recovered from COVID-19 in Mercer County
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - The Mercer County Health Department says six people have recovered from the COVID-19 virus.
In Mercer County, eight people have...
Local leaders in Mercer County explain COVID-19 emergency rules
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - Emergency Legislative Rules issued on April 16th establish Public Health Standards for businesses remaining open during the COVID-19 outbreak. These...
Many new COVID-19 cases to be expected past projected peak
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - Now that West Virginia has passed the expected peak of the coronavirus, some think it’s time to open the state...
Stages Music School converts to online lessons to continue music education
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - A music school is trying to give students a chance to continue their lessons online.Â
Stages Music School has been using...
Mercer County Humane Society fears overcrowding when shelter reopens
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - This morning, Mercer County Humane Society transported over a dozen cats and dogs to a nearby no-kill animal rescue.
Director...
Police take social distancing precautions
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - The Princeton Police Department has changed how they handle some calls amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Capt. Ben Woodard says some calls...
Princeton Community Hospital begins use of new COVID-19 tests that yield...
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - Princeton Community Hospital has recently obtained new COVID-19 testing kits that can yield results in just over an hour.Â
Rose Morgan,...
Concord University waives ACT and SAT requirements for upcoming school year
ATHENS, WV (WOAY) - In response to the pandemic, standardized tests typically taken by incoming college students have been delayed significantly.
As a result of...
4th patient diagnosed with COVID-19 in Mercer County has recovered
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - The Mercer County Health Department is reporting that the fourth patient diagnosed with COVID-19 has recovered.
They continued to say...
Senators Manchin, Capito Announce Funding for WV Airports
WOAY - Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), both members of the US Senate Appropriations Committee, announced Wednesday that the Federal...
Many students to not receive any financial assistance from stimulus package
ATHENS, WV (WOAY) - As stimulus checks start to be distributed many college students are disappointed that they don’t qualify to receive funds.
The...
Recovered COVID-19 patient from Mercer County shares experience
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Last week, the Mercer County Health Department announced that the third person to test positive for COVID-19 in the...
College seniors cope with loss of graduation ceremonies
ATHENS, WV (WOAY) - In response to the pandemic, schools have switched to online courses and cancelled graduation ceremonies, leaving many seniors with disappointment....
Low census response and declining population to possibly result in less...
WEST VIRGINIA (WOAY) - The United States Census has been taking responses for more than a month now, and West Virginia currently has the...
PCH Board of Directors announces closure to OB/GYN and Surgical Services...
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - Due to the unprecedented negative impact resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, Princeton Community Hospital’s Board of Directors directed the closure...
Mercer County Prosecutor: “Coronavirus concerns not grounds for jail release”
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Mercer County Prosecuting Attorney George Sitler says that Circuit Court Judges are not releasing jail inmates simply because of...
Third Mercer County patient with COVID-19 recovers
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - A third patient diagnosed with COVID-19 in Mercer County has recovered.
According to the Health Department, the person has recovered...
Bluefield State College’s online RN to BSN program ranks best in...
BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY) - Bluefield State College’s online RN to BSN program was named number one in the state by RegisteredNursing.org
The program is designed...
Concord University to hold virtual 10k run to reunite student body
ATHENS, WV (WOAY) - Concord University is hosting the 10k Your Way, a fundraiser consisting of a virtual race.Â
The fundraiser will have participants run...
Mercer County reporting 5 positive cases of COVID-19
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - The West Virginia DHHR is now reporting five positive cases of COVID-19 in Mercer County.
As of yesterday, the county...
Bluefield State Named Top “RN to BSN” Online Program in West...
WOAY - Bluefield State College has been named the top online "RN to BSN" program in West Virginia, according to a recent survey done...
