Tag: Mercer County
Mercer County Hosting Vaccine Clinics
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - If you need to get a COVID-19 Test, the Mercer County Health Department is hosting a clinic.
Tuesday, Oct. 5
10:00 a.m....
Bluefield Fire Department honored for heroic rescue
BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY) - The Bluefield Fire Chief and his team were honored with a plaque for their heroism-- saving the life of a...
New Community Connection’s partnership to bring more health-based communication to the...
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - While our communities are facing a time of many health challenges and uncertainties, Community Connections out of Princeton is bringing...
New bank branch opens first West Virginia location in Mercer County
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - The First Sentinel Bank is a new banking branch to hit West Virginia, and the very first one in our...
Mercer County needle exchange program to end
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - A needle exchange program in Mercer County is coming to an end.
The Mercer Count Board of health voted on Wednesday...
Mercer County Schools to return to the classroom on Monday
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Students in Mercer County will return to the classroom on Monday, Sept. 27.
Mercer County Public Schools posted to Facebook...
Mercer County Health Department offering drive-through COVID testing, flu shots on...
BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY) - The Mercer County Health Department is hosting two drive-through events on Friday.
Drive-through COVID-19 testing will be offered from 10:00...
Mercer County imposes indoor mask mandate
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Mercer County imposes an indoor mask mandate, effective immediately.
The County Board of Health voted today to direct all people...
School changes in Southern West Virginia for the upcoming week
SOUTHERN WEST VIRGINIA (WOAY) - Several schools are experiencing changes for this upcoming week.
As reported last week, Mercer County Schools will be remote learning...
Mercer County Health Department hosting vaccine clinic for first and second...
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - The Mercer County Health Department is holding a Covid-19 vaccine clinic for first and second dose Pfizer and Moderna shots,...
New mural being added to a Princeton Historic District building piece...
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) -An art project that the RiffRaff Arts Collective in downtown Princeton started early this year, and granted by the West Virginia...
Concord University ranked among best public universities in new report
ATHENS, WV (WOAY) - Concord University was named among the best universities in the south.
According to the U.S. News & World Report, Concord is...
Save a Life Day offers free naloxone and training to help...
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - Save a Life Day welcomes community organizations all across the nation to hand out free naloxone.
In Princeton, local non-profit Community...
Mercer County schools to move to remote learning
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Under the guidance of the Mercer County Health Department, Mercer County Schools will move to remote learning beginning, Thursday,...
‘They don’t seem to care’: Princeton Suddenlink customers share frustrations during...
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - Unhappy Suddenlink customers are walking into the Princeton Recreation Center ready to share why they’re upset.
Peggy Wells has been with...
Memorial service held for an honorable Mercer County attorney and judge
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - The life of honorable Mercer County Circuit Court Judge and former Prosecuting Attorney David W. Knight is celebrated at a...
Some rural hospitals in WV hit bed capacity as virus surges
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Some hospitals in rural parts of West Virginia have reached their critical bed capacities as coronavirus cases and deaths continue...
Week 3 – Paden City @ Montcalm
MONTCALM, WV (WOAY) – Check out highlights from Friday’s Week 3 matchup between Paden City & Montcalm!
Week 3 – Oak Hill @ Princeton
MONTCALM, WV (WOAY) – Check out highlights from Friday’s Week 3 matchup between Oak Hill & Princeton!
National Suicide Prevention Week promotes importance of sharing resources
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - This week is National Suicide Prevention Week.
Every year, the national suicide prevention hotline and various mental health organizations spend this...
Man and woman arrested for possession, conspiracy after Mercer County hit...
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - A man and woman are arrested after a hit and run in Mercer County.
On Saturday, deputies located the suspect...
Mercer County Schools start first day with in-person learning and face...
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - Mercer County Schools, following similar protocols to other schools throughout the region, returns to in-person learning, facemask mandates, and another...
Princeton Community Hospital receives exceptional surgery designation
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - Princeton Community Hospital's Orthopedic Center is being designated as a Blue Distinction Center by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield.
The hospital...
Mercer County Commission purchases new vehicles for Sheriff’s Department
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - The Mercer County Sheriff's Department is getting some new vehicles.
The department has been needing new vehicles for some time, but...
Princeton Middle School Student wins full-ride scholarship in vaccine sweepstakes
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - A student from Mercer County is a winner in the latest drawing of the Do it for Babydog Vaccine Sweepstakes.
Jeremiah...
