Potted meat and RC Colas fuel childhood camping memories
Charles Boothe recalls a simple era camping with two teenagers at a New River lake. They loaded a pickup with gear and potted meat, RC Colas, and a lean-to canvas, sleeping on the ground and cooking over open fire. He reflects on quieter times and enduring love of potted meat sandwiches.
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph Masthead and Editors
News Editor Samantha Perry Assistant Managing Editor Andy Patton Sports Editor Charles Owens and Brian Woodson are listed in the masthead lineups for the Bluefield Daily Telegraph with standard staff roles and editorial credits. The snippet ends with a biblical quotation about coveting neighbors properties and people.
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Virginia back to school sales tax holiday urged regionwide
Regional plea touts Aug 5 to Aug 7 tax free shopping for school supplies clothing and emergency prep items. Mentions school start dates Aug 10 in Mercer County Aug 11 Bland County Aug 15 Monroe County Aug 18 Tazewell and McDowell counties and cross border benefits for West Virginia shoppers. Also lists exempt items and prices and encourages retailers to participate.
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Reader comments tease stories on bankruptcy and stereotypes
Facebook readers weigh in on Alpha Natural Resources emergence from Chapter 11 and gender stereotypes in kids clothing. Messages range from praise and jokes about lemonade to questions about weather data and the airport thermometer.
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Democracy notes and local opinion roundups
Readers comment on the Democratic National Convention and vice presidential picks. A Shoney's gesture to law enforcement is praised. Local debates cover transgender and religious freedom bills, tourism vs coal jobs, and football camp conditioning. Saint support noted amid flood recovery. Public funding questions arise for a county levy.
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