Remembering Tom Colley a devoted newspaper editor
Samantha Perry profiles Tom Colley a passionate editor and public servant raised in Buchanan County Virginia after Air Force service he built a career mainly at the Daily Telegraph guiding young reporters and instilling bold integrity in journalism his life centered on serving the community and reporting truthfully for the people.
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Tom Colley remembered as steadfast Telegraph editor and mentor
Samantha Perry, editor of the Daily Telegraph, recounts Tom Colley guiding the Telegraph for 19 years. She recalls his tough standards, dedication to old school reporting, and impact through major events from 9/11 to Virginia Tech. He was inducted into the West Virginia Press Hall of Fame.
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph Editorial Crib Notes
Sports editor Randy Mooney and staff editors are listed in this masthead style snippet. It quotes a biblical verse as a decorative motto through Psalms 106:36 AKJV, reflecting a traditional newspaper front matter tone. The item contains no sports results or local event details.
West Virginia PSC forecasts lower gas bills this winter
The West Virginia Public Service Commission expects reduced gas bills for the upcoming winter after reviewing Purchased Gas Adjustment cases. Mountaineer Gas and Bluefield Gas seek cuts that could lower residential bills by about 8.79 dollars monthly and 17.74 dollars monthly respectively, with commercial cuts around 13.4 percent and 20.39 percent if approved.
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Charity auction aids Bluefield cat group Second Chance for Cats
Second Chance for Cats took part in a charity auction during the Bluefield Downtown Merchants Street Fair on Saturday Aug. Proceeds will aid numerous cats. Thanks to Art Riley Teresa Christine Bill Steve Little Elizabeth MacDonald and the community for support.
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Blunder prompts focus on EPA amid river contamination
McCarthy faces widespread scrutiny as three million gallons of toxic yellow water from a Colorado mine spill taints the Animas River, reaching Lake Powell and the Grand Canyon. Arsenic and lead levels soar while the Navajo Nation and Colorado and New Mexico declare emergencies.
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