Mercer County Loses Grant Bid For Build a Lake Project
Charles Owens reports that Mercer County and southern West Virginia crews received disappointing funding news as the grant committee rejected the $39.9 million Build a Lake plan. Only two Mercer projects advanced while Kanawha County secured five, raising questions about regional representation and job needs.
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K.A. Ammar Jr
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Bill Goode
Kanawha County Development Group
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News Editor State Editor and Telegraph Staff Roles
The Baily Telegraph lists Gary Adkisso as News Editor and Samantha Perry as Publisher. Thomas A Colley serves as Executive Editor with Tammie Toler as Managing Editor and City Editor Barbara Hawkins as Sports Editor. Andy Patton is Senior Copy Editor. The page prints a Bible verse from Psalms 16 11.
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Tammie Toler
Barbara Hawkins
Andy Patton
COPS funding eyed as budget battle impacts Mercer County
The annual COPS program budget fight draws attention as communities seek funds for more local police to protect residents. Rep. Rahall along with House supporters pushed to restore COPS money after Bush’s 2003 proposal cut. Mercer County seeks $225,000 for six years to hire three deputies, split 80 20. If approved, West Virginia could gain over $16 million. Local agencies face officer shortages as state troopers dwindle and trained officers depart for higher pay. Homeland security prioritizes police staffing in rural areas, underscoring need for continued COPS funding and strong congressional support.
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Princeton
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Open Letter From Theft Victim in Green Valley
Tina Etter of Princeton West Virginia writes to the thief who entered a vehicle at Grant's Supermarket Green Valley between 545 and 630 PM on August 6 taking yard sale clothes work overalls a deactivated cell phone and a purchased gift. She expresses regrets that the thief did not take the Bible Exodus 20 15 Thou shalt not steal and wishes blessings.
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Green Valley
Tina Etter
Princeton, W.va
Letters to the Editor submission notice
The Daily Telegraph invites public interest letters to be published in the Bluefield Daily Telegraph. Letters should be brief and include the writer’s signature address and phone number. Names will be published. Mail to Letters to the Editor Bluefield Daily Telegraph 928 Bluefield Avenue Bluefield WV 24701.
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Path Of Least Resistance: A Life Lesson From Jim Davidson
Jim Davidson urges choosing the harder path for lasting success. He argues the easy route promises momentary comfort but leads to unhappiness, while deliberate effort yields growth, better outcomes, and real satisfaction across education work and retirement.
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