Montcalm High echoes old, new school memories in 1983
Samantha Perry recalls the 1983 shift from the old Montcalm High near Lorton Lick and River Road to the brand new River View High in McDowell County. She describes leaky ceilings, a rubber gym, and a tight community bond as students adapted with pride and hope for better days ahead.
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Bluefield Daily Newspaper Staff Credits
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph lists Darryl Hudson as Publisher News Editor and Samantha Perry as Managing Editor Senior Editor City Editor. The page features a Psalm quotation from Psalms 118 24 AKJV.
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Residents urged to back proposed veterans clinic petition drive
Veterans tea residents in Mercer and McDowell counties urge support for a new outpatient clinic by signing petitions circulating in Bluefield and Princeton. Signatures due by Aug. 16 to be handed to U.S. Rep Rahalli and U.S. Sen Rockefeller at a meeting Aug. 20 in Princeton.
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Greenbrier launches table games with star‑studded grand opening
July 3 Roanoke Times front page reports Greenbrier’s rebranded Casino Club opening with celebrities. Owner Jim Justice reportedly spent about 2 million dollars on the event and promotion. The piece questions the financial wisdom and social impact, warning of welfare payouts fueling casino spending and urging readers to beware of gambling consequences.
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Public Letters Policy for The Daily Telegraph
The Daily Telegraph invites letters on public issues. Submissions must include the writer’s signature address and phone number and be sent by email to editor bdtonline.com for consideration.
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Slow progress on Bramwell Hill and Wind Mill Gap water projects
Bluewell Public Service District manager says Stafford Consultants and Anderson and Associates now coordinate to join the two water projects. A Bramwell meeting allowed locals to review plans and offer comments. Accounting is by IMRE Pentech and Bill Winfrey handles legal services, with funding applications aided by Region I Planning. Construction is now set for spring 2011.
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Community notes and political updates from Bluefield region
Rotenberry reports slow progress on a project with a tentative start pushed back. County schools struggle to meet AYP under No Child Left Behind, with one required to offer school choice. Bluefield officials attend West Virginia Municipal League conference reviewing urban deer management and roadway safety. Senator Goodwin names James Alsop as chief of staff in Washington. Barbara Byrd retires. Wilson Butt reflects on local government prospects.
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Rob” Alsop
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