Tag: Mercer County
Local fire department suggests caution in the kitchen this Thanksgiving
BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY) - While Thanksgiving is time for friends and family, it can also involve some issues in the kitchen if you aren’t...
Bluefield invites community out for annual tree lighting
BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY) - The City of Bluefield invited the community out to their tree lighting Monday evening.
This is a newer tradition for the...
Bluefield prepares for 25th annual Holiday of Lights
BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY) - This week the City of Bluefield is bringing back a long-running tradition.
The annual Holiday of Lights invites the community out...
UPDATE: US-460 Eastbound fully reopen after four car accident
UPDATE (11/21 @ 8:50 p.m.) - US-460 Eastbound is fully reopen after both lanes were previously closed due to a four car accident in...
One Tank Trip: Princeton Railroad Museum
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - This week’s One Tank Trip brings us to the Princeton Railroad Museum. They have a vast array of artifacts and...
City of Princeton prepares for annual Christmas Parade
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - The City of Princeton is gearing up for their yearly Christmas parade.
The parade will be Friday, Dec. 3 and begin...
Gov. Jim Justice awards $50,000 to Mercer Elementary for the “I...
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - The auditorium at Mercer Elementary School in Princeton is roaring with cheers and excitement on Tuesday, as Gov. Jim Justice...
Concord University hosts yearly Veterans Day Solute
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - Every year Concord University hosts a Veterans Day Salute. They invite local veterans to the school to see the ceremony...
New Hope Hearing Solutions hosts ribbon cutting in Princeton
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - A new audiology service holds a grand opening in Princeton.
New Hope Hearing Solutions has been seeing patients since this summer,...
Princeton Veterans Day Parade returns; bricks added to Walk of Honor
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - The yearly Veterans Day Parade in Princeton was brought back again after a brief hiatus last year due to COVID-19.
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Real WWII jeep to come out once again for Princeton Veterans...
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - The Princeton Veterans Parade is gearing up after a hiatus during the pandemic.
The yearly parade happens every year as a...
Public comment sought on WVAM rate proposals
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Utility regulators have scheduled an additional public hearing on proposed rate increases for West Virginia American Water Co. customers.
The state...
Three Mercer County school bus routes will not run Monday
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Three school bus routes will not run in Mercer County in Monday.
Mercer County Public Schools making the announcement on...
COVID vaccines temporarily stopped at Mercer County Health Dept.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia officials say coronavirus vaccines have been temporarily stopped at the Mercer County Health Department due to quality assurance...
Concord University hosts 28th annual Business Challenge
ATHENS, WV (WOAY) - Competing with over 260 West Virginia and Virginia high school juniors and seniors from across the region, Princeton Senior High...
Small fire causes evacuation at Concord University before being extinguished
ATHENS, WV (WOAY) - A small fire at Concord University caused an evacuation of the Alexander Fine Arts building.
According to Concord University, the fire...
Oakvale Elementary dismissing students early due to power outage
OAKVALE, WV (WOAY) - Oakvale Elementary School is dismissing students early on Friday due to a power outage.
Mercer County Public Schools posted this...
Mercer County Health Department hosting two vaccine clinics next week
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - The Mercer County Health Department is hosting two COVID-19 vaccine clinics next week.
The clinics are scheduled for Wednesday...
Concord students learn from State Police CSI Unit
ATHENS, WV (WOAY) - Concord University students get a first-hand look at crime scene investigation.
The West Virginia State Police Mobile Crime Scene Unit...
City of Princeton hosting winter decorating contest for local businesses
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - The City of Princeton is hosting a Christmas decorating contest for local businesses.
This is the first time the city has...
Week 9: Meadow Bridge @ Montcalm
MONTCALM, WV (WOAY) - Check out highlights from Friday’s Week 9 matchup between Meadow Bridge & Montcalm!
Week 9: Bridgeport @ Princeton
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - Check out highlights from Friday’s Week 9 matchup between Bridgeport & Princeton!
Public turns out for Mercer County meeting on mask mandate
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - The Mercer County Commission met in an emergency session this Friday to discuss and vote on extending the county's mask...
City of Bluefield announces Halloween plans
BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY) - The City of Bluefield announces their plans for Halloween.
Halloween will be held on Saturday, Oct. 30 from 6-8 p.m. Residents...
Mercer County Health Department hosting two COVID-19 vaccine clinics this week
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - The Mercer County Health Department is holding two vaccine clinics this week.
The clinics will be at the Karen Preservati...
