Regional opioid crisis mirrors national epidemic
Charles Owens reflects on the opioid crisis in Southern West Virginia and Southwest Virginia, noting federal public health emergency actions and mixed political responses. He recalls coal’s decline, the Alpheus plant demolition, and OxyContin headlines as the drug problem grows despite coal recovery. He urges prosecution of dealers and treatment for addicts.
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R-W.va
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R-W. Va
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D-W.va
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Virginia
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Gary
King Coal
Daily Telegraph
Mel Grubb
Tazewell County
Bluefield Daily Telegraph Staff Names and Motto
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph lists News Editor Randy Mooney Publisher Andy Patton Sports Editor Samantha Perry Editor Asst. Managing Editor Charles Owens and Brian Woodson. The quote from John contrasts belief among publicans and harlots with the leaders who failed to repent after witnessing the message of righteousness.
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Bottonline
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John
Bluefield weighs city donation plan for community center
City officials and the Greater Bluefield Community Center discuss donating the center’s bulk real and personal property to the city with operation shifted to municipal control on January 1, 2018. The plan aims to preserve the asset in a revenue neutral arrangement while winding down the center’s corporate entity.
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Greater Bluefield
Colin Cline
Bluefield Board of
Kelly Davis
Parks and Recreation Department
Cline
Community Center Board
Dane Rideout
Rideout
Bluefield
Greater Bluefield Community Center
Daily Telegraph Seeks Public Letters for Publication
The Daily Telegraph invites letters on public interest topics. Letters must include the writer’s signature, address and phone number and be submitted by email to editor bdtonline com.
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The Trump Universe and Our Fragile Political Balance
John M. Crisp argues that Donald Trump acts as a unifying gravitational force in a perilous political landscape. He warns that both large threats like climate change and small provocations such as name calling risk escalating into decisive dangers, potentially undermining national leadership and stability.
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North Korea
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