Familiar voice leads to stairway tumble and grief notes
Charles Owens writes in first person about hearing his late mother's voice as he fell on stairs at 3 a.m. He reflects on grief after his mother’s July death, the booklet on grieving, ongoing estate tasks, and the slow process of managing her affairs, including transferring her Jeep and canceling services.
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph Masthead and Quote
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph lists Darryl Hudson as Publisher Samantha Perry as Managing Editor Bill Archer and Charles Owens as News Editor Andy Patton as Senior Editor and Brian Woodson as City Editor and Sports Editor. A Bible quote is included.
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Bluefield Launches Campaign to Stop Cigarette Litter in Storm Drains
City officials report 32 percent of litter in drains comes from cigarettes and 95 percent of filters are cellulose acetate. The Bluefield Sanitary Board launches a Keep America Beautiful funded program with new cigarette butt receptacles and a public awareness drive to reduce storm drain clogs and promote cleaner streets. Local hotspots Princeton Avenue and Chicory Square are noted problem areas as the city emphasizes convenience and nudging smokers to use the receptacles.
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King Pete the rescued pup thanks to a cold December mercy
A family in Princeton thanks the anonymous person who left a spotted puppy in the snow on December 31, 1997. The dog, Pete, grew into a beloved family member, earning the title King Pete, bringing years of joy and memories before passing at 2:30 a.m. Monday. The letter expresses profound gratitude and mourning.
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Tina Etter
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Millionaire Weekend Brings Bramwell Teens Back to Corner Shop Dance
Bramwell hosts a nostalgia filled Millionaire Weekend with a Saturday night crowd at the Corner Shop on Main Street dancing to the Emeralds. Alumni from Bramwell High School and friends from Texas to Florida attended, including notable locals like Wilson Tabor and Mayor Lou Stoker. The event revived a favorite hangout era, with era fashion and rock n roll vibes signaling a strong town pride.
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Theater tourism stumbles over petty parking issue in Bluefield
A Mercer County CVB executive notes two autumn theater openings clash over parking, missing a chance for a Discover Theater tour that could boost local business and tourism. She urges amicable solutions while Mary Jo Babitt agrees, calling for more events to drive economic growth. Also, Mercer County Democrats plan a Friday picnic at Glenwood Park and bids open for demolishing the old Health Center to make way for a new facility.
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