Tag: Mercer County
Mercer County Prosecutor asking legislature for stricter penalties for meth distribution
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - Mercer County Prosecuting Attorney George Sitler has seen a major rise in the dealing of meth in Southern West Virginia.
Because...
Mercer county animal shelter urging people to bring animals in
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Animal control is urging the public, if you have an animal that is outside tied up, please go home...
Mercer County Schools working closely with health department as sickness continues
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - "Due to recent influenza cases, Mercer County Schools has taken extra steps to monitor attendance. Currently, absences have been...
Athens unanimously passes LGBTQ non-discrimination ordinance
ATHENS, WV (WOAY) - On Tuesday night, the Town of Athens became the 13th West Virginia town to adopt a local LGBTQ fairness law....
UPDATE: Missing Mercer County woman found safe
UPDATE: A missing woman from Mercer County was found safe.
No other details are available at this time.
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Mercer County Schools suspend attendance incentives for the rest of the...
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - With many kids out sick due to sickness, Mercer County Schools has announced it is suspending all attendance incentives and...
Concord Charlie predicts six more weeks of winter
ATHENS, WV (WOAY) – Concord Charlie is calling for six more weeks of winter. That’s the news guests at Concord University’s 41st Groundhog Day...
Open Heart Ministries serves lasagna dinners to help the homeless
BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY) - Providing food to hungry people is a big part of many church's identities across the country and around the world.
Open...
Concord University completes grant-funded XRF instrument upgrade for science programs
ATHENS, WV (WOAY) – Concord University’s Physical Sciences department completed a major upgrade to its XRF (X-Ray Fluorescence) instrument for teaching and research. The...
Appalachian Eye Care donates protective eyewear to Concord ESPORTS
ATHENS, WV (WOAY) – Thanks to a generous donation to Concord Esports, the players’ competitive edge can now be even stronger. Appalachian Eye Care has...
“Throwback” weekend set at Bluefield High School
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - Bluefield High School (BHS) is opening the school this weekend in order to welcome fans and community members to the...
Appalachian League President discuss future of minor league clubs with Carol...
BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY) - During her time in Bluefield, Congresswoman Carol Miller also met with representatives from the two professional baseball clubs in Mercer...
Congresswoman Carol Miller tours tech companies in Bluefield
BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY) - Congresswoman Carol Miller visit tech companies in Bluefield on January 21, 2020.
Congresswoman spent her day touring ongoing and future initiatives...
Smith officially files to run for House of Delegates out of...
UPDATE: PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - Republican Doug Smith has officially filed to run for House of Delegates in the 27th district, covering most of...
Firefighters battle morning house fire
BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY) - Multiple agencies responded to a house fire this morning.
Dispatchers say the call came in at 7:00 a.m about a structure...
Concord esports makes it three in a row for national tourney...
ATHENS, WV (WOAY) – Concord Esports has won their third straight national tournament in the College Call of Duty League (CCL) with a Jan....
George Sitler officially files to run another term as Mercer County’s...
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - George Sitler, Mercer County’s Prosecutor, has filed for re-election. Sitler, a Republican, has worked in the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office since...
West Virginia hospital group eyes bankruptcy, not closing
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A West Virginia hospital system announced Friday that it is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, but assured that it is...
Free business class offered in Bluefield
BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY) - MyBluefield, SBDC, and Intuit offered a free business class this Thursday, January 9, 2020. Those who were interested in becoming...
The City of Bluefield held Grant Street Bridge Task Force meeting
BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY) - The City of Bluefield held Grant Street Bridge Task Force meeting on Thursday, January 9, 2020.
The city of Bluefield is...
Virginia man found guilty for sex offence involving minor
BLUEFIELD, W.Va. – A federal jury convicted a Virginia man who traveled to West Virginia to engage in sexual activity with a minor.
The jury...
One lane of I-77 Southbond is shut down in Mercer County...
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - One lane of I-77 Southbound in Mercer County is shut down due to a trailer fire.
Dispatchers say a trailer...
UPDATE: Man wanted in connection to Princeton shooting arrested after fleeing...
UPDATE: PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - Princeton Police say Kaleb Starkey, 19, has been arrested in connection to a shooting that occurred Sunday.
Starkey was taken...
Bluefield’s EDA offering free business startup classes
BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY) - At the start of 2020, maybe your goal is to start a business. Bluefield, West Virginia’s Economic Development Authority wants...
Bluefield State College Gives Mine Rescue Teams A Stage To Compete
Bluefield, W.Va (WOAY)-
Bluefield State College held its 13th annual mine rescue competition.
Eleven mine rescue teams from West Virginia and Virginia came to compete. Each...
