Conviction Overturned In Mercer County Court
McDowell County man Charles Jason Lively, age 42, was freed after his 2006 first degree murder conviction in the March 15, 2005 death of Ebb Keister Whitley, also known as Doc Whitley, was vacated following a post conviction review in Mercer County.
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Princeton
McDowell County
Mercer County
Saeger Resi
Jessica Nuzzo
Charles Jason Lively
Lively
Ebb Keister
Doc’ Whitely
Mercer County Court
Virus cases in schools prompting DHHR local release
West Virginia officials urge local health departments and boards of education to share information on positive COVID-19 tests in schools. DHHR secretary Bill Crouch said data will come from local investigations and be released locally when confirmed, with emphasis on testing to curb spread. Governor Justice presses for more testing in orange or red zones as the Mercer County Health Department begins releasing school case reports.
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Charleston
Boards of Education
Bill Crouch
Department of Health and Human Resources
DHHR
Jim Justice
Health Department
Mercer County Health Department
Justice
National Guard
Clay Marsh
Bluefield to Install Cameras in City Park After Vandalism
City of Bluefield plans cameras in City Park after vandalism damaged Yakkity Yak Playground equipment and bathrooms and earlier picnic tables and a shelter. City Manager Dane Rideout says funds cover park repairs and patrols are limited as jurisdiction lies with Bluefield Va. officials. City will station a public works worker seven days a week to deter further damage.
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Bluefield
Dane Rideout
Mercer reports 28th COVID-19 death and two outbreaks identified
Mercer County reports its 28th COVID-19 death not tied to the Princeton Health Care Center outbreak. Donahan notes 24 deaths linked to the center, 434 total county cases with 167 active and 267 recovered, and two outbreaks including the nursing home and a local mental health facility. Concord University lists seven active cases and 19 total.
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Mercer
Blueheld
Mercer County
Princeton
Brenda Donahan
Mercer County Health Department
Princeton Health Care Center
Donithan
Concord University
Donahan
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