Let Freedom Ring Rally for America planned Sept 11 tribute
Bluefield area hosts a large Sept 11 anniversary event titled Let Freedom Ring at Bowen Field with Four Seasons Country sponsors Bluefield State Bluefield College and the Daily Telegraph. The program features a regional high school band salute emergency responders and firemen, a pledge recitation, and an essay contest.
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America
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Four Seasons
Daily Telegraph
Bowen Field
Bluefield
Bluefield State
Bluefield College
Jim Nelson
Joan Buchanan
BSC
Dan McMillan
Telegraph
Gary Adkisson
Mel Saunders
Eugenia Hancock
Garry Moore
Albert Walker
Daily Telegraph leadership and staff credits
Gary Adkisson is Publisher Samantha Perry Thomas A Colley is Executive Editor Barbara Hawkin bpenn Senior Copy Editor Andy Patton News Editor State Editor Bill Archer Bob Redd provide credits and scripture verse from 1 Chronicles 16 34 AV thanking the Lord for mercy enduring forever.
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Tom Colley
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Daily Telegraph
Barbara Hawkin
Bpenn
Andy Patton
Americans still drive alone to work despite planning aims
Census figures show 76 percent of workers drove alone in 2000, up from 73 percent in 1990 and 64 percent in 1980, with commutes lengthening. Biking, walking, and public transit use remain tiny, and only a minority of places, notably central cities, show lower solo driving rates. The piece notes Washington DC has the highest solo-driving rate at 38 percent and ends with a blunt wait-it-out stance on traffic.
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Census Bureau
Midwest
South
Washington
New York City
National Capital
Sam
Pentagon
We Must Replace the Old Guard in West Virginia
The author argues McDowell County can end its poverty by voting out the old guard. Voters in McDowell, Mercer, Wyoming, Mingo and surrounding counties should demand immediate action on tax, workers camp, tort, and government reform. Question candidates on plans to bring jobs and growth to West Virginia on election day.
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McDowell County
Old Guard
Charleston
West Virginia
Mercer
Wyoming
Mingo
McDowell
Virginia
Irritations can grow into real anger and rage
The author argues irritations test our attitude and can lead to anger or rage if unchecked. He shares personal anecdotes about daily annoyances, road delays, and hearing issues, noting forgiveness as the path to prevent anger from taking over. Jim Davidson, motivational speaker, offers practical guidance.
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Robert G. Ingersoll
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