Christmas finish line in sight as lists, gifts, and plans unfold
Greg Jordan reflects on the weeks remaining before Christmas as tasks, shopping, and card sends hinge on careful planning. He notes the balance between giving and receiving, the value of lists, and the growth from childlike wishful thinking to adult focus on making the season bright.
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Bluefield Daily News Staff Credits and Motto
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph lists Darryl Hudson as Publisher News Editor and Andy Patton Brian Woodson Samantha Perry in key editorial roles. A Bible verse from Ephesians quotes Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church.
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Hatfield McCoy Trail segment under construction in Mercer County
Construction on the Mercer County segment of the Hatfield McCoy Trails is underway with crews two weeks in and a target April or May opening. The project adds about 100 miles of ATV, equestrian, hiking and biking trails linking with Indian Ridge and extending the system across southern West Virginia counties. A new Mercer visitors center is planned between 2011 and 2012 to boost tourism and economic development.
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Citizens urge Bluefield leaders to hear neighborhood woes
Earl Feathers voices concern to Mercer County officials about rising water and utility rates and failing infrastructure. He urges action on dilapidated homes, overgrown yards, blocked storm drains, and caving streets near Belcher Street Bridge. He notes public hearings and calls for citizen input to influence rate increases and local governance.
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Obama and Republicans seek tax cuts at White House summit
President Barack Obama and congressional Republicans face a divided Congress as they aim to extend Bush era tax cuts. Boehner and McConnell deploy a voter outreach gambit while Obama shifts to direct talks with GOP leaders via Geithner and Lew. If both sides compromise, the public wins.
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