Growing up under the shadow of the bomb at a school
The author recalls postwar life in Washington County Pennsylvania in East Finley and West Finley. He describes crowded schools, makeshift fifth and sixth grade placements, ration stamps and war drills, plus a portrait of a generation that endured the Great Depression and World War II. The piece closes with reflections on meeting Andy Semonco and notes editor Bill Archer of the Daily Telegraph.
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West Finley
Washington County
West Alexander School
West Alexander
West Ale R First Presbyterian Church
East Finley
Finney
Europe
Dad
Tom Brokaw
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
U.S
Germany
Japan
Leonard Bailey
American Coal Co
McComas
James River
Norfolk & Western Railway
Hampton Roads
Craven Shires
Andy Semonco
Patton
Third Army
Andy
Bluewell
France
Cluefield Daily Telegraph Staff Notes
Randy Moone publisher and news editor Samantha Perry senior editor Archer asst managing editor Charles Owens is quoted with the fruit of the spirit listing love joy peace long suffering gentleness goodness faith meekness temperance noting no law.
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Senior Bao
Oc BI Archer Asst
Charles Owens
Patricia Green named Tazewell County administrator
The Tazewell County Board of Supervisors unanimously appointed Patricia Green, longtime assistant administrator, as county administrator. Green, who has over 40 years with county government and served as interim administrator since 2014, praised the vote and pledged to advance economic development tourism and county needs. She is a Bluefield resident with an associate degree from Southwest Virginia Community College and a Richlands High School graduate.
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Tazewell County
County Board of Supervisors
Patricia Green
Green
Jim Spencer
Waters & Company
Mississippi
South Carolina
The
Daily Telegraph
Richlands High School
Bluefield
Southwest Virginia Community College
Mercer County judge resigns for federal appointment
Omar J. Aboulhosn announces resignation as Mercer County Circuit Court Judge to join the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia. He cites seven years of service, truancy case impact, and dedication to law and community as key reasons for the career move.
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United States
United States District Court
West Virginia
Mercer County
Tantes Guantor
Invelin
Tave
Niles
Jogan
Vadhapreldmar
Wendy
Wigerae
Dude Omar J. Aboulhosn
Reader comments mix on campus misconduct and local sports
A collection of reader notes discusses a suspension of three Mercer County teachers over alleged student misconduct, reactions to the case about Major Grace, opinions on a Mercer County Clerk Verlin Moye, and a note on Richlands’ state quarterfinal defeat. The tone blends personal comments with brief mentions of local figures and events.
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Mercer County
Jim G
Donna P
Grace
Sabrina C
Betsy R
Kate M
Verlin Moye
John M
Readers react to local news and opinions from Bolton
A collage of letters and comments covers diverse topics from school calendars and year round schooling to Don Blankenship verdict reactions. Readers discuss local pride in Richlands, new businesses in Bluefield, and social media threats at Mount View High. Concerns about state education and combat roles echo throughout.
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Mount View High School
Joe
Amanda C
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Richlands
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Facebook.com
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Shannon Remines
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Shannon
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Sherry B
Meditie
Wildhaie Ateorke
Connie F
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Heather D
Dave H
Kara B
Donna M
Don Blankenship
Brian C
Michael B
Don Z
Bill S
McDowell
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