Christmas Parade Opens Pocahontas Season With Band Leading
In Pocahontas tonight the annual Christmas parade starts at 6 p.m. with Tazewell High School Bulldog band fronting a host of floats and decorations. The Living Puppet Tree program at 7 p.m. in Gaza Kovach Auditorium features 15 live performers, 8,000 lights, and a fundraiser for the Bobby Shew Community Center. Southern Coal recalls 5,000 miners plus 650 new hires to supply power needs, underscoring coal’s continuing role.
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Cluefield Baily Telegraph Editorial Staff Note
The Cluefield Baily Telegraph lists staff including News Editor Sports Editor Darryl Hudson Publisher Samantha Perry Editor Senior Editor and Asst Managing Editor Charles Owens. A biblical verse from Ecclesiastes is quoted.
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Mercer County Shelter Sees Shift After Overcrowding Crisis
Last year the Mercer County Animal Shelter euthanized many dogs and cats as space ran out and conditions worsened. The facility now houses about 160 pets, slightly over capacity, with improved adoptions and rescue group partnerships. Volunteers, donations, and the upcoming Prerogative Shelter Drive support continued care and new homes.
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Givers and Takers Teach A Season Of Giving And Faith
A reflective note emphasizes that givers gain more from life than takers. It cites Zig Ziglar’s idea that helping others fulfills personal goals and notes that many people ignore this truth. The author mentions someone near them who recently died and urges generosity despite excuses, hinting at seasonal giving and potential tax deductions.
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Public Letters Requested on Local Issues
The paper invites readers to mail letters on public issues to the WV address provided. Letters must include the writer’s signature, address, and phone number to be considered for publication. Public input is encouraged to reflect community concerns.
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Norquist holds sway over GOP in looming fiscal cliff
Dan K Thomasson notes Grover Norquist's grip on Republican tax pledges strains as Bowles and Simpson press for compromise amid the fiscal cliff talk. He warns party loyalty may falter if crisis escalates, with debates on entitlement reform and Social Security age limits shaping the stalemate.
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