Christmas Shelter Drive Spreads Joy Across Three Counties
Samantha Perry, editor of Prerogative, recalls leading a 2008 holiday drive that expanded to Mercer McDowell and Tazewell counties. Local residents donated toys treats food beds and blankets for homeless dogs and cats, with volunteers delivering items to shelters the next day. The 2009 drive kicks off with donation locations at Daily Telegraph Princeton Times offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prerogative
Daily Telegraph
the Labs
Neo
Mercer
McDowell
Tazewell
Virginias
West Virginia
Virginia
The
Mercer County
Abasenji
Princeton Times
Bluefield Daily Telegraph Personnel Notes and Bible Quote
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph lists staff roles with Samantha Perry as Managing Editor and News Editor, with Andy Patton and Brian Woodson in senior editorial positions. A biblical quotation about Jesus Christ is included, stating that every knee should bow and every tongue confess to the Lord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Heaven
Earth
Jesus Christ
God
Baller
Black lung plan aims to curb disease in coal fields
Officials and medical experts unveiled a plan to curb rising black lung cases in coal regions. The program emphasizes education, dust control audits, and enforcement of regulations, with plans for new federal rules and monitoring devices for miners. Leaders cite improved health for miners and support education and enforcement measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Two Virginas
Joseph Main
Mine Safety and Health Administration
Beckley
Main
United Mine Workers of America
Associated Press
Iain
West Virginia
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
David Young
The
Virginia colors clash sparks UVA Tech color dispute
Letter to the editor accuses Virginia Tech of infringing University of Virginia colors Navy Blue and Orange, claiming decades of maroon and grey as Va Tech hues. Complaints cite official publications and game programs. The writer thanks regional medical staff and hospital personnel in a closing note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Virginia
Virginia Tech
University of Virginias
Christian Lalo Va
Navy
Allen Hammond
Hammond
Readers invited to send letters to Daily Telegraph
The Daily Telegraph welcomes letters on public matters and will publish opinions. Send your view on a public issue by email to editor bdtonling com.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Telegraph
Lighting fixes urged for Easley Bridge and nearby walk
A letter asks Bluefield residents and the West Virginia Division of Highways to restore luminaires on Easley Bridge and the Bluefield State College corridor. The writer notes weeks of darkness endangering pedestrians, especially students, and cites past city maintenance delays as unacceptable. The piece also highlights Cherry Street sidewalk needs and recent Princeton sidewalk improvements around the Chuck Mathena Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easley
Bluefield State College
Highland Avenue
West Virginia Division of Highways
City of
Bluefield
Division of Highways
Cumberland Road
Bland Street
Cherry Street
Frederick Street
Princeton
Stafford Drive
Ingleside Road
Chuck Mathena Center
Local views on sidewalks and a West Virginia historical book
Wilson Butt comments from Bluefield on safer pedestrian walkways along Cherry Street and Stafford Drive funded by grants, urging repairs on College Avenue in Bluefield. He praises Carol Hart and her book Facing West A Conrad Amberger Story, detailing Amberger’s immigrant journey and family history. He underscores the value of knowing ancestors and the broader idea of freedom in American migration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Morgan Hart
Graham High School
Tazewell County
Conrad Amberger
Amberger
Frank
Carol Hart
Bluefield State College
Bluefield
Roanoke Times
Southwest
Virginia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Husband
Animal Shelter
Mercer County Animal Shelter
Samantha Perry
Sperry @ bottonline.com
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Andy Patton
Brian Woodson
Bill Archer
Charles Owens
Va. Tech
Uva
Bluefield Regional Medical Center
Dr. VR. Phade
Out
Young
Afghanistan
Wilson Butt
College Avenue
New World
America
Department of Highways
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!