Tomatoes and tradition in Appalachia amid change
Samantha Perry reflects on Southern roots in West and Southwest Virginia, noting tomato and dahlia growing as family tradition. She contrasts heritage with modern tech life, describes rural life, gender roles, and enduring drawl while embracing new conveniences, concluding enduring roots will endure.
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Tsnires MacLaine
MacLaine
Cuiser
Ouiser
Appalachia
West Virginia
Virginia
Decapolis Cover: Former Editor Moves to Publish Widely
A note lists Bluefield Daily Telegraph staff editors Charles Owens Andy Patton Dennis Yena. The text includes a biblical reference to Jesus and the marvel of his deeds, implying a shift to broader publishing or reporting themes.
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Charles Owens
Andy Patton
Dennis Yena
Teaching the test we must return to true education
Sherrie Price of Princeton WV criticizes No Child Left Behind and heavy testing in Mercer County schools. She argues teachers lose room to teach and students learn by hands on experiences, noting awards for test scores mask underlying skill gaps and calling for growing development over packets and dittos.
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Greg Prudich
Mercer County
Greg
Bluefield readers seek jobs not retirement gimmicks
A Bluefield West Virginia letter laments missed national firms locating in the city and blames 30 years of local leadership for economic decline. The writer criticizes anti Walmart sentiment and suggests the city must become more business friendly, attract new ventures, protect remaining firms, and focus on jobs rather than cosmetic changes.
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Bluefield
W.va
Walmart
California
If cows could talk a Bramwell farmer notes
Susan Gullion, a free lance writer from Bramwell, reflects on cattle auctions and the life of feeder cows as they are loaded, weighed, and sold. She imagines cows judging buyers, predicting fates, and the grim cycle of movement between farms and trailers.
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Susan Gullion
Bramwell
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