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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 2001
Page
4
Jim Terry of the Daily Telegraph reflects on the empathy and ethics of reporters. He argues most journalists care deeply about harm caused, resist sensationalism, and find purpose in aiding others through earned stories. He acknowledges missteps, stresses accountability, and champions the reward of informing the public.
Publisher Gary Adkisson leads Jawaence News Editor Thomas A Colley executive editor and state editors for WV and VA. City editor I aod WV State Editor describes staff roles across departments. Quoted Bible verse Acts 9 20 AV notes religious reference in publication note.
The OxyContin crisis continues to affect West Virginia and Virginia as addicts grind and misuse the painkiller. Theft, burglaries, forged prescriptions, and drug trades rise to fund the habit while health care and law enforcement bear costs. Experts urge education, tamper resistant pads, and new painkillers, acknowledging the solution will take years and heavy investment.
Joe Long chairman of Raleigh County Republican Executive Committee in Ghent argues for a two party system to address long‑running state problems. He cites flood recovery funds, aging infrastructure, and broad economic distress as evidence of Democratic control’s failings and urges changes for future generations.
A reprinted piece urges parents to model strong behavior early to prevent youth crime. It lists counterproductive practices such as spoiling children, avoiding spiritual training, neglecting responsibility, and blaming others. The author, Jim Davidson, notes prison as a school for criminals and urges self reflection to improve childrearing.
The Daily Telegraph invites letters on public issues but requires minimal length, a signature, full address and phone number for publication. Pen names and anonymous letters are not accepted. Submit by email to editor bottonline com or by signed fax to 304-327-6179.
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