He had an extensive criminal record including previous convictions for robbery, weapons offences and child endangerment, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Joseph Boccini.

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Today, you can still get a taste of real beans and cornbread throughout West Virginia, whether you are curled up in small corner booth at the local diner or are one of 300 guests attending the annual Mercer County Democrats "bean dinner" honoring the likes of U.S. Senators Robert C.

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