CALHOUN COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A Calhoun County commissioner and teacher charged with sexual abuse made his first court appearance Wednesday.

Jacob McCumbers was arrested and charged with 50 counts of sexual abuse last week.

During his preliminary hearing, McCumbers’ attorney did not show, so they moved the hearing to next month.

The next court date is now set for Oct. 20.

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