Is Homer Simpson guiding our education future
Tom Bone laments a perceived decline in cultural and linguistic knowledge among students and graduates. Using personal anecdotes from classrooms and public life, he argues that society underestimates education and questions whether celebrated cartoons and classics are understood by today’s learners. He calls for renewed attention to foundational knowledge and literacy.
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Odysseus
Joan of Arc
Hamlet
Bart
Doc
Jay Leno
Homer Simpson
Duefield Daily Telegraph Staff Roll and Motto
The notice lists William Randy Deason as Publisher and Thomas A Colley as Executive Editor. It also names Samantha Perry as Managing Editor Andy Patton Brian Woodson as Senior Editor City Editor and sports editor roles, closing with a biblical motto.
Virginia back-to-school sales tax holiday boosts families budget
Virginia residents can buy school supplies and clothing tax free this weekend as the third annual back-to-school holiday runs Friday through Sunday. Exempt items include school supplies under $20 and clothing under $100, with an expected $4 million in tax savings statewide. The period aims to ease high gas, food, and utility costs for families in Southwest Virginia and nearby areas, and may prompt cross-border shopping from southern West Virginia.
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Virginia Department of Taxation
West Virginia
General Assembly
Commonwealth
Janie Bowen
Virginia General Assembly
Mountain
Letters: War residents seek better electric service
A resident laments ongoing electric power outages in War, noting cheaper bills from AEP but poor reliability. The writer recalls past protections during coal company operations, questions transformer and substation issues, and asks if staffing shortages contribute to service failures.
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Iving
War
Public Service Commission
War Light and Power Company
AEP
Big Creek
War Light and Power
Rahalli Defends DRILL Legislation in Defense of Domestic Drilling
Rahalli counters a Daily Telegraph column criticizing his DRILL Act and the Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act of 2008. He argues both bills push oil companies to drill on federal onshore and offshore lands, including the National Petroleum Reserve Alaska, while noting bipartisan opposition and profits from stock buybacks rather than exploration.
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Daily Telegraph
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Energy, drilling, and American fuel policy debates
The speaker argues the real energy issue is production levels and urges a comprehensive plan. She condemns election-year rhetoric, calls for using reserves to lower prices, and advocates funding for alternative fuels and a coal-to-liquids industry. Delores J. Weese of Princeton, West Virginia voices concern about schools, crime, and the need for parental involvement and faith.
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America
U.S
Nick J. Rahall
U.S. House Natural Resources Committee
Pike View
Athens
Spanishburg
Delores J. Weese
Princeton, W.va
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