Potholes Shine in Nationwide Newsroom Reflections
Samantha Perry, Daily Telegraph managing editor, recalls a Washington visit and southern West Virginia contrasts with D C traffic. She quotes five top appreciation points from Four Seasons Country, including cheap food, wilderness views, easy navigation, crime, and city congestion, ending with pothole pride.
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West Virginia
Southwest Virginia
Dulles
Bluefield
Princeton
Tazewell
Welch
Bland
Peterstown
Samantha Perry
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Daily Telegraph
Contorted Biblical Quote Spurs Editor's Note
A Bluefield Telegraph item presents a quotation from scripture about honoring God with actions over words. The passage cites Mark and Isaiah style phrasing and contrasts lips worship with a heart far from the divine, reflecting a moral commentary in the era's editorial voice.
United We Stand in Mercer County on Education Bill
The article praises West Virginia Senate Bill 448 for creating a two year Community College Council separate from four year colleges. It details the impact on Bluefield State College and the local economy, noting a united Mercer County rallying to preserve BSC and keep the economy stable. It credits Gov. Bob Wise for shaping a favorable change amid political pressure and urges continued community unity for progress.
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West Virginia
Mercer County
Bluefield State College
Charleston
BSC
Bluefield
Del
Don Caruth
Jesse Guills
Bob Wise
Media scrutiny fuels BRMC debate and community tribute
A reader rebukes local media coverage of Bluefield Regional Medical Center layoffs amid an ongoing debate over the center’s downsizing. The letter recalls past campaigns urging a regional heart center and praises July 10's Highwall Park Bluegrass Fun Day benefiting the Children’s Home Society of WV with proceeds supporting the Family Visitation Center and local outreach programs.
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BRMC
Cherry Street
Falen
Highwall Park
Children's Home Society
Route 52
Heaven
Zippo Lighter: Symbol of Quality and Repair in America
Jay Ambrose reflects on Zippo lighters from Bradford, Pennsylvania, tracing the 1932 design by George Blaisdell, the lighter’s durable features, lifetime guarantee, and iconic status in film. He notes 60 percent of sales abroad hindered by Chinese knockoffs, yet asserts Zippo’s enduring quality and cultural footprint.
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Allegheny Mountain
Bradford
George Blaisdell
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Zippo Manufacturing
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Deason
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Jay Ambrose
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