Charleston shootings raise fear in West Virginia coalfields
Charleston area shootings spark national attention with talk of a copycat sniper. FBI and ATF join state investigators as officials seek a maroon Ford F-150 and monitor for a possible drug link amid door to door interviews in Kanawha County. Authorities urge caution and alert residents roaming local convenience stores.
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Newsroom staff and scripture quote headline
Bluefield Daily Telegraph lists editors including Samantha Perry Tammie Toler Barbara Hawkins Thomas A Colley with executive and managing editors and city editor. The morning scripture line notes a solitary place and prayer.
Southern West Virginia projects urge fair share of grants
Southern leaders press the Grant Committee to allocate funds more evenly across West Virginia. They back Concord College's Southern West Virginia Technology Center, Stevens Correctional Facility at $10.5 million, and Bowen Field lighting, arguing these projects will benefit McDowell County, Bluefield, and the wider region with jobs, education, and recreation. They note prior funding was partial and call for a fresh review after a Supreme Court ruling halted the earlier process.
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Letters argue ATV laws should focus on education over bans
A reader contends education and common sense, not more restrictions, would better ensure ATV safety. They recall purchasing guidance about underage riding and urge lawmakers to prioritize rider education over limiting adult access.
Summer heat and blackout reflections from New York City
Kenna Amos, Daily Telegraph reporter in Princeton, shares a personal reflection on the NYC blackout last Thursday and Friday. He recalls heat, crowded trains, cool moments, and the solidarity of strangers, noting open windows and improvised cooling as the city endured the outage.
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