Christmas Play at Pigeon Creek Church Recalled
Charles Boothe recalls the simple Pigeon Creek church Christmas play with Aunt Bernice directing one hundred observers, improvised stage using curtains of bed sheets, and family antics that kept the audience laughing. The annual pageant, tied to the birth of Jesus, drew the small community despite anxiety before showtime and harsh winter weather.
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph Staff and Motto Quote
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph lists staff including Randy Mooney as News Editor and Andy Patton as Publisher along with Samantha Perry Sports Editor and Charles Owens as Editor Asst. Managing Editor. The motto quotes a biblical line about true greatness in service.
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Bluefield Eyes Gigabyte City Plan For Downtown Hot Spot
Bluefield moves to become a gigabyte city with high speed broadband and wireless internet to attract business growth. City Manager Dane Rideout announced the phased plan after Huntington Mayor Steve Williams visited, focusing first on downtown connectivity and a hot spot to boost tourism and commerce. The effort aims to lower costs for businesses and improve reliability through better competition and modern infrastructure.
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Veterans Honored in Rocky Gap Parade and Church Service
A Rocky Gap parade on Saturday sponsored by the Rocky Gap Raritan's honored veterans with the theme All gave some and some gave all. Grand marshalls Jim and June Sparks, both noted veterans, led the tribute. On Sunday Rocky Gap United Methodist Church held a patriotic cantata and a covered dish dinner, inviting all veterans to the front for thanks and a token of appreciation. Rodney Lawson Pastor RGUMC Bland Virginia.
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Closure of Jo Ann Fabrics Shocks Bluefield Community
Reader comments on the pending shutdown of Jo Ann Fabrics in Bluefield Virginia express disappointment and nostalgia. Messages call for patronage, suggest local entrepreneurship, and note potential downtown revitalization efforts alongside related regional stories.
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Reader comments on local news and national events
Readers weigh in on Oakvale Christmas tree lighting, holiday safety, and a Bramwell fatal fire. Others react to Don Blankenship’s Senate bid and NBC firing Matt Lauer. Posts express concern, prayers, and views on workplace conduct and due process amid 2017 events.
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