Road trip to good-bye a final farewell in travel and cancer
Samantha Perry chronicles a year of travel between Bluefield and Birmingham as she confronts her brother's cancer, the vow of family support, and a planned cremation by the Bluestone. The piece blends personal loss, anger at illness, and a desire for one last hug despite highway miles and hospice visits.
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Birmingham
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Brother
Gospel Message Quoted By Editorial Staff At Bluefield
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph staff cites a Bible verse in a brief message from the newsroom. Randy Mooney and Andy Patton are named among editors, with Samantha Perry and Charles Owens listed in leadership roles. Brian Woodson is mentioned in context with the quote as part of the publication's preaching note.
Rabies Prevention Gains Ground In West Virginia Statewide
A state DHHR report shows rabies cases declining from 138 in 2011 to 28 in 2016 with none in Mercer County. Efforts like pet vaccination and the Oral Rabies Vaccination ORV program spearheaded in part by Emilie Holroyd of Princeton help curb spread, while public awareness stresses reporting suspect animals and avoiding precautions.
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Emilie Holroyd
Princeton
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Daily Telegraph invites public letters with full signer details
The Daily Telegraph will publish letters on matters of public interest. Letters must include the signature, address and phone number of the writer to be considered for publication. The newspaper will not publish pen names or anonymous letters and will disclose names. Send opinions about public issues by email to editor at bdtonline.com.
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Conservatism Best Way to Govern in West Virginia
Marty Gearhart of Bluefield argues conservatism is the best governing path for West Virginia, praising party switches to Republicans that he says bolster governance, leadership, and fiscal responsibility while urging alignment with conservative ideals and careful candidate support. He cites several high profile WV switches and current leaders, and asks if party changes meaningfully improve performance.
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Evan Jenkins
Congress
Daniel Hall
Senate
Ryan Ferns
Rupie Phillips
Mike Oliverio
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