Long-awaited prison projects move forward in McDowell region
Daily Telegraph reports U.S. Sen. Byrd informed editor Tom Colley of final federal prison approval for McDowell County. The plan includes a 1,280-bed federal facility near McDowell County, with 330 jobs and over 35 million yearly impact, plus synergy with Stevens Correctional Facility and regional development like Coalfields Expressway. Local leaders call it a turning point, predicting tax base boosts up to 50 million annually when combined with state prisons in Welch and Pocahontas. The piece traces the decades-long push across McDowell, Wyoming, and adjacent areas, noting broader regional implications and historic hurdles.
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Daily Telegraph
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Tom
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Gordon Lambert
Rachel Lester
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Welch
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Pocahontas
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Indian Ridge
Tazewell County
Virginia
George Allen
State
Sen. Byrd
West Virginia
Southwest Virginia
Barbera Hawkins and Colley Highlight Telegraph Leaders
Executive Editor Andy Patton introduces Barbera Hawkins and Thomas A Colley as senior newsroom leaders while the Telegraph reflects on faith with the quotation Jesus said unto her I am the resurrection and the life.
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Andy Patton
Barbera Hawkins
Thomas A. Colley
Jesus
West Virginia returns 4.26 million to general revenue
Gov. Manchin announced about 4.26 million in excess funds from state agencies were returned to the General Revenue account for fiscal year 2004 2005. He called it a step toward responsible government and economic recovery, noting additional funds may be found and used for debt reduction or to cut the food tax.
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Joe Manchin
West Virginia
Manchin
Noisy dogs spark call for local noise ordinance
Mike Blevins of Princeton writes from Glenwood Green Valley area about constant barking that disrupts sleep. He cites a Sunday incident with a leashless dog, multiple barking neighbors, and urges passage of a noise ordinance to curb irresponsible owners while praising responsible ones.
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Letters to the Editor Submissions Details
The Daily Telegraph invites public letters with signature address and phone for consideration. Include opinion on a public issue. Mail Letters to the Editor P O Box 1599 Bluefield West Virginia 24701 or email editor bdtonline com or signed fax 304 327 6179.
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A Living Argument for the Death Penalty
Dan K. Thomasson argues the BTK case rekindles support for capital punishment, noting the killer Dennis Rader’s confession and the media’s sensational coverage. He weighs deterrence, misidentifications, and constitutional questions, concluding some criminals warrant execution.
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