Warning over door to door charity scams during holidays
Barbara Hawkins reports in the Daily Telegraph warnings from Capt. Bob Mullins and Mercer County investigators about thefts posing as Salvation Army fundraisers in Pleasant Valley and nearby areas. Officials urge verification of ID, call 911 for any suspicious solicitation, and note legitimate drives will be publicized. Donations encouraged via listed Salvation Army channels.
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph Staff Roster and Bible Quote
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph lists staff including Randy Deason as Publisher News Editor State Editor and Senior Writer Samantha Perry with Tammie Toler Barbara Hawkins Bill Archer Thomas A Colley as executive editors and Bob Redd City County Editor Charles Owens Senior Copy Editor Andy Patton. It ends with a Bible verse.
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Andy Patton
Justice for sex abuse cases highlighted in Four Seasons Country
The Daily Telegraph notes a surge of prosecutions in the region, citing convictions including Larry Wert who remains a fugitive. It praises prosecutors Dennis Lee and Bill Sadler, commends thorough investigations, and urges public vigilance against child sexual predators to protect youth.
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Big Creek High School
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Tazewell County
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Mercer County
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Parents Call for Local Diabetes Care Support Group
A letter from Lena Thompson of Bluefield Va urges local doctors to treat diabetic children under 16, noting families travel to Roanoke for care. She cites no response from PCH, ongoing recruiting by BRMC and PCH, and policies denying insuranceless payments. Thompson proposes a parent support group and asks contact at sunlitsurf.com.
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Telegraph Letters Policy Says Signatures Needed
Daily Telegraph invites letters on public interest topics but requires the writer to include signature address and phone number for publication. Names will be published, and letters should be brief.
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A body blow to religious faith by Dan K Thomasson
A columnist argues that the Catholic priest abuse scandals undermine Christianity across denominations. He condemns cover ups by church hierarchy, notes harm to believers, and questions the legitimacy of celibacy and religious authority in light of widespread abuse.
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