Tag: Tazewell County
Bluefield Mayor responds to Komatsu plant closure
BLUEFIELD, VA (WOAY) - The recent announcement of a plant closure in Bluefield has local officials concerned.
Komatsu is a Japanese multinational corporation that focuses...
Bluefield College students return to campus, administration taking precautions
BLUEFIELD, VA (WOAY) - Students at Bluefield College returned to campus this week, eager to begin another semester of their academic careers.
The college...
Nearly 700 Tazewell County school employees to receive COVID-19 vaccine
TAZEWELL, VA (WOAY) - Starting this week, the Virginia Department of Health will be vaccinating Tazewell County school employees against COVID-19.
They’ll be receiving...
Bluefield College receives “A” rating for core curriculum from American Council...
BLUEFIELD, VA (WOAY) - For the eighth year in a row, Bluefield College has received prestigious recognition from the American Council of Trustees and...
New dental office holds grand opening in Tazewell County
BLUEFIELD, VA (WOAY) - A new dental office just opened its doors in Tazewell County.
Cline Family Dentistry was started by Dr. Misty Cline. She’s...
Tazewell County Emergency Services overcomes pandemic obstacles to offer warming station
TAZEWELL, VA (WOAY) - Warming stations are temporary setups that anyone can use if they find themselves without adequate shelter during a cold winter...
Man is dead after fatal crash in Tazewell County
TAZEWELL, VA (WOAY) - A man is dead after a fatal crash in Tazewell County.
According to the Virginia State Police, a 2003 Chevrolet S10 pickup...
Tazewell County officials to hold public hearing on potential hero pay...
TAZEWELL, VA (WOAY) - Tazewell County is planning on providing extra pay to workers during the pandemic.
The county was awarded $7.5 million in CARES...
Bluefield College to premiere annual ‘Christmas at Bluefield’ show virtually this...
BLUEFIELD, VA (WOAY) - Bluefield College is sharing their annual ‘Christmas at Bluefield’ performance this evening.
Typically the performance features scripture, band and choir music,...
Suspect dead after late night Tazewell County shooting
TAZEWELL COUNTY, VA (WOAY) - A shooting took place late Sunday evening in Tazewell County.
According to the Tazewell Police Department, patrol units responded to...
Town of Tazewell to host reverse Christmas parade December 5
TAZEWELL, VA (WOAY) - The Town of Tazewell is gearing up for it’s annual Christmas Parade.
This year is much different from what people...
Tazewell businesses participate in winter decorating contest
TAZEWELL, VA (WOAY) - The Town of Tazewell has started a winter decorating contest.
Business owners are encouraged to decorate and beautify their storefronts with...
Tazewell County man pleads guilty to attempted sex trafficking of a...
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY)- United States Attorney Mike Stuart today announced that Jamie Otis Southern, 50, of Tazewell County, Virginia, pled guilty to attempted sex...
Tazewell County Board of Supervisors approves small business recovery grant recipients
Tazewell, VA (WOAY) – The Tazewell County Board of Supervisors held a recessed meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 17, where they allocated $534,230.27 in COVID-19...
Tazewell County officials launch Keep Tazewell County Open campaign
TAZEWELL, VA (WOAY) - Tazewell County Officials have started a new campaign encouraging residents to stay safe during the pandemic.
Tazewell County officials have...
Tazewell and neighboring counties announce new aquaculture facility
TAZEWELL, VA (WOAY) - Tazewell and surrounding counties announce an aquaculture facility is to be built in the region.
Deemed as Project Jonah, the investment...
VSP investigating fatal crash in Tazewell County
TAZEWELL COUNTY, VA (WOAY)0 At 1:05 a.m. on Saturday (Nov. 14), Virginia State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Route 61 (Gratton...
Tazewell County launches “Keep Tazewell County Open”
TAZEWELL COUNTY, VA (LOOTPRESS) - The Tazewell County Board of Supervisors announced “Keep Tazewell County Open,” a grassroots public information campaign to encourage residents,...
Tazewell County to be part of the construction of Project Jonah
TAZEWELL COUNTY, WV (WOAY) - The Board of Supervisors of Russell, Buchanan and Tazewell Counties announced one of the most important economic development events...
Town of Tazewell veterans parade to take place November 8
TAZEWELL, VA (WOAY) - The Town of Tazewell is planning a veterans parade for this weekend.
This Sunday beginning at 2 P.M., veterans will drive...
Pocahontas Mayor reflects on narrow margin of victory for reelection
POCAHONTAS, VA (WOAY) - The Mayor of Pocahontas reflects on his narrow margin of victory during the election.
Mayor Benjamin Gibson was running against Charles...
Tazewell County Election Results
TAZEWELL COUNTY, VA (WOAY)- Final election results are also in for Tazewell County.
For the Mayor of Bluefield, Virginia, Donald Scott Linkous defeated James Jarrod...
One person dead in Tazewell County crash
TAZEWELL COUNTY, VA (WOAY) - At 12:43 p.m. Monday (Nov. 3), Virginia State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash in Tazewell County.
The crash...
New Mercer County Prosecuting Attorney Brian Cochran sworn in
PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) - The new Mercer County Prosecuting Attorney was sworn in Monday morning.
Earlier this year, Brian Cochran won the primary election as...
Tazewell County officials preparing for Election Day
TAZEWELL, VA (WOAY) - Officials in Tazewell County are gearing up for the election.
Virginia residents have a full ballot with a senate race, mayoral...
