Scourge of prostitution in Mercer County sparks health watch
In Mercer County, a column questions who tracks rising sexually transmitted diseases amid street prostitution. The Daily Telegraph reports difficulty obtaining local STD data, noting a new health administrator and FOIA response directing readers to state data, while infections like hepatitis B and C, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia persist. Samantha Perry highlights public health transparency concerns and urges better local reporting.
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph Masthead and Verse
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph lists Randy Mooney as Publisher and Samantha Perry as Editor with roles for Senior Editor and Assistant Managing Editor. A Psalm verse is printed in the issue, appearing as a religious inscription.
Mercer County Trails to get official visitors center soon
A long planned Hatfield McCoy Trailhead Center for Mercer County moves forward with site options at Coaldale Mountain or Simmons River Road. A 2,000 square foot facility funded by a 500000 grant will include parking and loading for ATVs, serving riders from Mercer and McDowell counties. Engineering firm selection and site decision are due by August 13 and November respectively.
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Letter praises Cruz and mocks GOP rivals in July paper
A contributed letter argues for supporting Senator Ted Cruz while deriding the Republican presidential field and Democratic candidate perspectives. It lauds Cruz as trustworthy and contrasts him with figures like Trump and Nixon, noting immigration and political fundraising themes.
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Civility in politics urged as torch for nation
Op-ed by Ann McFeathers laments trashing civility in the presidential race. It blasts Huckabee, Christie, Cruz, and Trump for uncouth rhetoric and calls for respectful debate, listening, compromise, and kinder public discourse amid county fairs and family gatherings.
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