Government lines and common sense in daily life
Samantha Perry editor of the Daily Telegraph laments long lines at government offices and contrasts bureaucratic delays with private sector flexibility. She recalls a Mercer County Courthouse visit, notes slow service and a staff break during peak wait times, and argues for quicker discretionary decisions and humane public service.
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Mercer County
Samantha Perry
Daily Telegraph
Sperry
Bran Woodson Senior Editor Quote Card
Bran Woodson senior editor cites Ecclesiastes 7 5 urging heed to rebuke over foolish praise. The brief note presents a wisdom verse attributed to a biblical source as guidance for editors and readers.
Local jail solution eyed for Mercer County
Mercer County and Bluefield officials discuss keeping suspects locally to save patrol time and fuel costs. A small city jail could reduce transport to regional facilities, with plans for a joint van service and shared funding, aiming for concrete financing and a clear deadline.
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Raleigh County
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Bluefield City
Andy Merriman
Raleigh
Bluefield
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Mercer County Commission
Don Meadows
Meadows
Letters on taxes funding drug habits and welfare
James Dietz of Bluefield argues that taxes fund welfare and drug rehabilitation. He notes mandatory drug tests at work and proposed unemployment tests, asking why welfare recipients should not face tests if addiction drives crime and enforcement costs.
View of Election Debate and Voter Sentiment
A reader comments on the election coverage noting Obama’s victory in both the popular and Electoral College. The piece critiques Republican strategies, cites Todd Akin and Richard Mourdock remarks, and mentions Elizabeth Warren’s Native American status as a campaign issue. It emphasizes voter clarity and gratitude for factual reporting.
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Shott
Izabeth Warren
Scott Brown
Elizabeth Warren
Contested viewpoints in political discourse and voting rights
The letter cites Karen Hughes and Mitch McConnell on rape remarks and Obama as a one term president, critiques Tea Party threats, and questions voter qualification tests linked to past eras. It recalls Bush, Katrina, and Obama drone actions while defending federal aid and criticizing media sources for context. It ends by thanking Bluefield Daily Telegraph for publishing the column.
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