Trial set in murder case with three defendants
A Mercer County Circuit Court pretrial hearing outlined a September 23 trial date for Oscar Combs Sr. charged with first degree murder in the 2011 Route 10 robbery killing of James Butler. Combs Jr. and Linda Ann Combs face trials the same day, with motions on venue, search-warrant suppression, and recusal to be decided by Sept. 4 and potentially by the West Virginia Supreme Court.
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Oscar Combs Sr
Southern Regional
Beaver
Mercer County
Derek Swope
Combs
Oscar Combs Jr
Linda Ann Combs
Linda Combs
John McGinnis
David Kelley
Swope
FCI McDowell replies to OSHA findings and actions
Federal Correctional Institution McDowell says after the March OSHA review it began abating concerns with staff training and new protective gear. Most violations were resolved by August 8, with two extended to August 15 for PPE purchases and training equipment. The facility re évaluated its blood borne pathogen program and trains staff on updated procedures to ensure a safe environment.
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Federal Correctional Institution
McDowell
Office of Safety and Health Administration
FCI
Bill Hacker
FCI McDowell Public Information Officer
FCI McDowell
OSHA
Hacker
Bill Archer
Barcher
Bottonline
Motions heard before Mercer County murder trial
Mercer County Circuit Court set pretrial hearings for Leggett charged with first degree murder. Defense seeks venue change and cell phone evidence issues, with a Sept. 23 trial date and Sept. 4 status hearing. Judge Swope ordered venue motion by Sept. 12 and a Sept. 5 questionnaire. Leggett on bond. Drug testing rule for plea hearings announced with seven day jail for positives.
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Princeton
Mercer County
Morrisettie Levar Leggett
Bluefield
Derek Swope
Leggett
David Bailey
Club Maximus
Swope
Jay Williams
David Kelley
Scott Ash
Pancake breakfast fundraiser at Princeton Applebees
GFWC Valley Woman's Club hosts a pancake breakfast at Princeton Applebee's Saturday from 8 to 10 AM. Five dollars for breakfast including juice sausage pancakes and coffee. Proceeds aid Mercer County community projects. Tickets at door or from members. Betty Long 304-327-7886.
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Princeton
Gfwc Valley Woman's Club
Princeton Applebee’s
Mercer County
Betty Long
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