Tag: Mercer County
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.
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...
New case of COVID-19 reported in Mercer County
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY)- The Mercer County Health Department has confirmed an additional case of COVID-19.
The case was reported to the health department Friday...
Report reveals West Virginia is not practicing social distancing well
Earlier this week Unacast, a foundation that focuses on location data, released a report detailing how well the United States is social distancing by...
Inmates on less serious charges can be freed thanks to COVID-19
Princeton, WV (WOAY) - In the fight against the spread of COVID-19 it's safe to say in the coming weeks more inmates will walk...
Nursing students find difficulty with transition to online classes
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - Since the pandemic has worsened over the past month, students have switched to online courses to limit in-person interactions at...
Mercer County reporting three positive cases of COVID-19
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - The Mercer County Health Department is now reporting three confirmed cases of COVID-19.
The individual is quarantined at home, and...
Transition to online courses proves difficult for some students
ATHENS, WV (WOAY) - In the span of just a few weeks, many colleges and universities made the decision to transfer all of their...
Veterinarians limiting some services amid pandemic
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - Due to the pandemic, many veterinarian clinics are temporarily limiting their services.
You can still bring your animal to a vet...
Recycling services suspended in Bluefield, WV
BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY) - Recycling has been suspended in the City of Bluefield, WV.
The following message was sent out:
“Please note that recycling has...
Local official urges community: “Social distance right now.”
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - A Mercer County Commissioner urges community members to abide by the stay at home order.
Greg Puckett says he's concerned...
Concord University donates 2,000 medical masks to Princeton Community Hospital
OAK HILL, WV (WOAY) - This week, Princeton Community Hospital received a large donation of 2,000 medical masks from Concord University.
"Probably eight years ago...
Princeton Community Hospital continues drive-thru testing
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - As the COVID-19 pandemic ravages the country, many communities are still without access to testing.
Testing has been slowly been shelved...
Economic stimulus package expected to help businesses affected by pandemic
WEST VIRGINIA (WOAY) - As the federal government is considering an economic stimulus package, many Americans can expect to soon receive some monetary assistance.
Greg...
Concord University student has tested positive for COVID-19
ATHENS, WV (WOAY) - A Concord University student has tested positive for the coronavirus.
The student self-reported to resident officials via email this morning, and...
Bluefield Regional Medical Center begins new visitation guidelines
BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY) - Bluefield Regional Medical Center has implemented visitor rules and restrictions to further enhance their ability to keep patients and staff...
City of Bluefield responds to stay home order
BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY) - As part of Bluefield's response to the pandemic and in compliance with Governor Justice's order, the follow actions are taking...
Mercer County Sheriff’s Department has full authority to disrupt crowds of...
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - The Mercer County Commission has given the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department full authority you disrupt crowds of over 10...
