Princeton Stabbing at Drug House Leaves One Dead
A Saturday morning stabbing at a Princeton drug house on Cabell Street left Freddie O'Dell 57 dead and three others injured. Eric Bent 31 of Ohio and North Carolina was arrested on one count of second degree murder and three counts of malicious wounding. The incident began around 6:44 AM after an altercation over drugs at 208 Cabell Street. The suspect fled to a Webster Street address where he stole something before authorities responded.
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Chalk the Walk Draws a Crowd in Princeton
Colorful images lined Mercer Street on Saturday as families joined local organizations for Chalk the Walk. Randolph Evans of The Bronze Look organized the event which aims to be the biggest art project in West Virginia. Jimm Norman of Just One Look called for a day spent in the fresh air after a long period of confinement, and community members did turn out along the sidewalks.
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Officials worry over those hesitant to be tested for COVID-19
Princeton health officials report growing reluctance to seek testing for COVID-19 despite expanded state efforts and rapid tests. Dr Ayne Amjad, state Health Officer, urges all to get tested, citing social stigma and concerns among symptomatic individuals.
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Trump nominates Barrett to Supreme Court from Rose Garden
President Donald Trump nominated Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court on Saturday, aiming to reshape the federal judiciary for a generation and aid his reelection effort. Barrett, a former clerk to the late Justice Antonin Scalia, said she was humbled by the nomination and aligned herself with Scalia's conservative judicial philosophy. She, age 48, appeared with her husband in the Rose Garden.
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