Remembering Heber Stafford and Bluefield history ties
Bill Archer reflects on Heber Stafford and family in Bluefield, recalling their long friendship, shared local history projects, and the Stafford siblings diverse interests from jazz to baseball. He notes the demolition of Bluefield structures, dialect research linked to John Nash, and a life shaped by mentors and community memory.
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West Virginia
WVU
Scarlet O’hara
Heber Stafford
Evanda
Bluefield
Heber
Melvin Grubb
Eva Easley
Superior Sterling
Bluefield Supply
Grace United Methodist Church
Karl Miller
Rogers Street
Stafford
A.F “Red
Karl
Red
Louise
Russell Crowe
John Nash
Judy Dickerson
Nash
CNN
Crowe
Judy
Joe Sanders
Tom Colley
Roanoke
Martha
A.F
N&w
Babe Ruth
A.F Stafford
Bvanda
Cluefield Baily Telegraph Details Leadership
Randy Mooney publisher Samantha Perry editor senior editor. Asst. Managing Editor Charles Owens quotes a biblical verse from Luke. The note reflects staff roles and a quoted scripture line.
Temporary light improves safety at Bluefield Route 52 intersection
City and state traffic officials installed a temporary signal at the Route 52 and Bluefield State College entrance to manage heavy morning and evening traffic while work continues on the Martin Luther King Jr. Bridge. The light reduced crashes and driver stress, with potential for a permanent installation to further enhance safety for locals and visitors.
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West Virginia
Bluefield State College
Martin Luther King Jr
Bluefield
State Department of Highways
The
College
Tiffany
Brushfork
Military Family Appreciation Nights honored at Bluefield ballpark
Thanks to Senator Bill Cole Jeff Gray general managers of the Bluefield Blue Jays and Princeton Rays for backing Military Family Appreciation Nights. Corporate support came from Bill Cole Automall Cole Subaru and Cole Kia. Veterans and wounded warriors James Mounts and Thompson threw first pitches. Multiple sponsors media groups and local organizations aided the events including Bluefield State West Virginia National Guard and the Princeton Marine Corps recruiting office. Proclamations named July 11 and July 18 as Military Family Appreciation Nights at the Ballpark with support from area towns and volunteers.
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Bill Cole
Jeff Gray
Bluefield Blue Jays
Jim Holland
Princeton Rays
Bill Cole Automall
Cole Subaru
Cole Kia
Army
James Mounts
Thompson
WVVA
WVNS
WOAY
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Little Buddy Radio
The
Willie
Craig Hammond
Star 95
Mark Warner
Virginia Eagle
Bluefield State
Bluefield
West Virginia National Guard
Singh
CW3
Cook
Sgt
Vance
Ann Cook
National Guard
Beckley VA
Bonita
Gavin
Princeton Marine Corps Recruiting Office
Kelli Embrescia
SSVF
Montcalm Jrotc
Major Dorsey
Major Baylor
WD. Hasty
Craig Stout
Mel
Stephen Saunders
Mackenzie Phipps
Princeton
Cole
Ealy and
Harris
Princeton Rescue Squad
Doris and
Norris Kantor
George McGonagle
Elise Bowling
Mink and Marine Corps notes spark reader comments
Reader comments discuss mink releases by the FBI, Marine Corps League at the courthouse, Eagle Scout honors, and coal industry impacts on the Coalfields Expressway. Varied opinions express support for service members, skepticism of federal actions, and calls for economic renewal and industrial growth.
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Marine Corps League
Ramonia K
Rhonda H
Dan
Kenneth B
America
Jerri H
Readers weigh in on coal, roads, Iran deal and local incidents
A selection of reader comments questions policies on coal industry and road projects. Voices criticize tolls on Interstate 77 and a Kentucky church snake bite incident. Remarks touch on Sen Joe Manchin Iran deal and police body cameras.
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Sen
Joe Manchin
Iran
Debbie N
LaVonne
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