Princeton homicide case remains active in Mercer County
West Virginia State Police continue the homicide investigation into the death of Amanda Presutti, 34, whose remains were found June 20, 2019, in eastern Mercer County. Investigators await lab results from two facilities, with no arrest due to insufficient evidence.
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Princeton
West Virginia
Amanda Presutti
State Police
D.B. White
Mercer County
Presutti
D.B. Whited
West Virginia State Police Crime Lab
University of Tennessee Forensic Anthropology Center
Daily Telegraph
Whited
Presuttis
Mercer County Sees 60 Virus Cases Amid Rising Infections
Mercer County reports 61 cumulative COVID-19 cases with 37 active infections and 24 recoveries. Two new cases via community transmission push totals. three hospitalized, one non-resident death in the past two weeks. Free drive-through testing scheduled for Saturday.
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Mercer
Mercer County
West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources
Mercer County Health Department
DHHR
Mountain Festival in Bluefield Canceled for 2020
The annual Mountain Festival in Bluefield is canceled for the first time in its history due to COVID-19 concerns and potential new statewide regulations. Jeff Disibbio, CEO of the Chamber of Commerce of the Two Virginias, says rescheduling is not feasible this year as local case surges and safety considerations drive the decision.
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Jessica Nuzzo
Brandi Jackson
American Red Cross
Peggy Lamont
Princeton First Church of God
Mid-Way Christian Church
Bluefield
Blueheld
Jeff Disibbio
Chamber of Commerce
Two
Virginias
James Monroe High School stage private graduation with parade
James Monroe High School in Monroe County plans a traditional graduation for the Class of 2020, holding a car parade from Peterstown Middle and Elementary, along Rt. 219, ending at Mountain View Elementary. Teachers prepared on the Mavericks field, placing purple banners to mark six foot social distancing seating pools for families.
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Lindside
James Monroe High School
Monroe County
Jim Justice
Umhs
Kimberly Fraley
Peterstown
Rt. 219
Mountain
Mavericks
Roger Shrewsbury
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
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Disibbio
James H. Drew
West Virgo Daily
Abby
James Monroe
Joetta) Basile
Monroe County Board of Education
Fraley
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