Tag: Mercer County

The Mercer County Commission recently decided to restart the county's recycling program.  While the program was shut down, citizens have had to either send their...

ATHENS, WV (WOAY) -  Every year, students across the state participate in the Young Writers Contest held by the Central West Virginia Writing Project....

BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY) - This week is National Prevention Week, which aims to raise awareness about drug abuse and the toll it puts on...

BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY) - The city is honoring the graduating class of Bluefield High School by putting them on a billboard.  The billboard shows the...

BLUEFIELD, WV (WAOY) - The Bluefield Fire Department created UV light boxes that can sanitize N-95 masks.  The boxes cost around $200 to make and...

BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY) - On May 11, 2020, a 17-year-old male resident of Bluefield was arrested for the malicious wounding of Quinzell Payne, an...

PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - Churches everywhere held services in creative ways to celebrate the holiday.  Religious entities were given the go ahead to start inside...

PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - A flower shop recently opened up after being closed during the pandemic, and has seen a huge boom in business...

BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY) - GameStop located inside the Mercer Mall has announced it has closed. The following statement was made in Facebook: “This will be...

ATHENS, WV (WOAY) - For the first time ever, Concord University held their graduation ceremony virtually. William Bailey, a manager of radio and TV services...

MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Some families are heartbroken after graduation ceremony restrictions prevent them from seeing a loved one graduate. Due to social distancing...

MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - As the pandemic continues and more events are canceled, many businesses are hurting, including those in the ATV industry. Spring...

MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - A local county commissioner is recognized for his work as a public health advocate. Greg Puckett has dedicated much of...

BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY) - Open Hearts Ministries is still hard at work despite the ongoing pandemic. Today was one of the organization's many fundraisers to...

MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - According to the Mercer County Health Department, nine people who have tested positive for COVID-19 has recovered. A total of...

UPDATE (11:19 AM, May 6, 2020) - Dispatchers tell WOAY the scene has been cleared and both lanes have re-opened. There were no injuries...

UPDATE (Thursday, April 28, 2020, at 2:30 pm) MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - New details released after a 7-year-old boy and his 20-year-old brother...

 ATHENS, WV (WOAY) - Concord University announces plans to open its campus for the fall 2020 semester. President Kendra Boggess informed the campus community...

MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - Graduation includes many traditions and is likely the most important and celebrated event at educational institutions throughout the United...

MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - The Mercer County Health Department says the county has its tenth positive case of COVID-19. According to the Health...

ATHENS, WV (WOAY) - Registration and course selection for Concord University’s two summer sessions and the Fall 2020 semester are underway for new students and...

PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - The Mercer County Commission discussed new steps to take during the pandemic, including how to best use funding from the...

ATHENS, WV (WOAY) - Concord University is using chat bot technology to help process information about COVID-19 to students. The chat bot is a piece...

PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - Community Connections in Princeton has added more blessing boxes around the area.  The blessing boxes are an initiative to set up...

MERCER COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - The Mercer County Health Department says the 8th person to test positive for COVID-19, has recovered. Mercer County has had...