Band Class Injury Echoes Through Lifelong Travel Fears
Charles Owens recalls two hospital visits from youth in Anawalt and Welch, one a knee gash requiring stitches after a summer dodgeball accident and a later windshield crash on Route 52. He reflects on scars, journalism path, and the push for a safer four lane corridor between Bluefield and Welch.
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Bluefield Dub Telegraph News Editor Byline List
Bluefield Dub Telegraph lists staff with Randy Mooney as Publisher Samantha Perry as Editor Andy Patton as Assistant Managing Editor Charles Owens covering sports and Brian Woodson as editor note quotes a biblical line about mercy and fear of the Lord.
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Back to school in Mercer County starts early
Students across Mercer and neighboring counties return to class this week with many districts beginning on varied dates. Officials emphasize built in snow days to protect the 180 instructional days and prevent extensions into June while urging motorists to slow for school buses and obey stop signs to ensure safe travel for children.
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Daily Telegraph Seeks Public Letters for Publication
The Daily Telegraph invites readers to submit letters on matters of public interest. Each letter should include the writer’s signature, address and phone number for consideration. Submissions can be sent by email to editor@bdtonline.com or by mail to Letters to the Editor Bluefield Daily Telegraph P.O. Box 1599.
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Must-clingers defend Trump’s court theme amid constitutional talk
George Will notes a GOP pattern of supporting Trump for Supreme Court control while invoking constitutional safeguards. The piece critiques the “court” chant, Trump’s claimed instincts, and the clashes over Citizens United Kelo First Amendment and executive orders amid political fundraising.
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