Local holiday shopping boosts small downtowns and crafts
Greg Jordan notes Small Business Saturday boosts Mercer Street events, antique shops, and local vendors, praising neighborhood retailers over online prices. He highlights brass incense burners found for 6 dollars, shipping cost avoidance, and a goal to support regional culture across Mercer, McDowell, and Tazewell counties while planning gifts for Florida and the United Kingdom.
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Bluefield Duly Telegraph Editorial Staff
News Editor Randy Moone Pebishery. Samantha Perry Editor. Andy Patton Assistant Managing Editor. Charles Owens Sports Editor. Brian Woodson quotes a Biblical warning about leaven affecting the lump.
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Charles Owens
Brian Woodson
Holiday of Lights at Lotto Park tops 1.2 million bulbs
The 40 acre Holiday of Lights display at Lotto Park reaches 1.2 million lights, a new record. Concession vendors operate nightly. special events December 7 8 14 and 15 include trolley rides to see Santa and a live Bethlehem scene. Walk through nights on December 9 16 and 28 offer extended viewing. Open nightly through December 31 drawing thousands from Bluefield and beyond.
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Why Are Hungry Children Still In Need In This State
Letter writers question why child hunger persists and discuss complex causes including parental factors and drug issues. They note SNAP benefit levels and warn that some individuals may misuse aid without clear eligibility guidelines. They urge citizens to act from conscience rather than rely on free services.
Remembering George H W Bush and a nation shaped by his term
Dahleen Grant reflects on George H W Bush's presidency and legacy in a compassionate portrait. The piece weighs his victories, such as the Gulf War, against criticisms over Iran Contra pardons and Civil Rights acts, while noting his humanity, restraint, and lasting pull toward unity. The Chicago Tribune essay questions how history will judge his lone term and his post presidency humanity.
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Donald Trump
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