Farewell to The Observer fades as Miller recalls editor Smokey Shott
In a reflective piece Hugh Ike Shott Sr. salutes The Observer and its former editor Smokey Shott, recounting his six-year stint with the weekly paper, gratitude to colleagues, and the impact the publication had on his journalism career while noting the impending closure and mastheads from local papers.
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Bluefield
Mercer County
W.va
Tazewell County
George
Observer
James H
Smokey” Shott
Smokey
Mike Shott
The
Mike
the Observer
Daily Telegraph
Hugh Ike Shott
Daily Telegraph staff credits and biblical quote
A compilation of staff roles including Gary Adkisson as Publisher and News Editor, Tammie Toler as City Better, Samantha Perry as WV State Editor, Barbara Hawkins as Executive Editor, Thomas A. Colley as Executive Editor, Sports Editor Teddy Paynter, and Jody Neal quoted from I Kings 19 18.
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Cssseserees
Tammie Toler City
Teddy Paynter
Jody Neal
Rocket Boys rally to aid flood victims with back to school drive
Homer Hickam and fellow Rocket Boys launched a flood relief project centered on education. They seek donations of school supplies for about 2,000 students affected by the Four Seasons Country floods, aiming to raise $20,000 to fund back to school needs. On Saturday they will collect at the Wal-Mart Supercenter in Bluefield, Virginia.
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Hen Homer Hickam
Four Seasons
Rocket Boy
Willie
Billie
Rose
Rose Marie
Rocket Boys
Rocket
Roy Lee Cook
Jimmie O’dell Carroll
Wal-Mart
Bluefield
Virginias
Willie Rose
Road repair plea blames Highways over flood damaged bridge
Deborah Conley reports on Lorton Lick Road in Bluefield West Virginia renamed Dahlia Lane where a washed out bridge and dangerous hollow road remain unfixed. residents urge action amid flood aftermath recalling broken promises from Mr Campbell and FEMA aid comments. signatures and memorial lines conclude the letter expressing frustration and faith.
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Department of Highways
Campbell
Lorton Lick Road
Dahlia Lane
Kade Hollow
Mr. Campbell
Hollow
Stay in McDowell County Proclaims Local Flood Survivor
A reader from McDowell County defends staying through the 2001 floods, praising residents for resilience, criticizing delayed federal action, and calling for rebuilding with better infrastructure. The letter urges public insight into Landgraff and Kimball flood areas and argues against mass relocation. The writer cites multiple floods since 1977 and stresses community strength.
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Oklahoma
Landgraff
General Store
Landgraff and Kimball
McDowell County
J.D. Venable
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