Mandela era fades as a global symbol of freedom
The obituary reflects on Nelson Mandela as a rare iconic figure whose life blended triumph and flaws. It notes his struggle against oppression, his complex alliances, and his role in shaping post apartheid South Africa, while contrasting him with other enduring freedom symbols like Aung San Suu Kyi and the Dalai Lama. The piece also covers diverse reactions and tallies Mandela's lasting influence on world politics.
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Nelson Mandela
Mandela
Aung San Suu Kyi
Myanmar
Dalai Lama
Malala Yousafzai
South Africa
Madiba
Muammar Gaddafi
Shelter drive boosts local animal homes in McDowell County
Tazewell County Animal Shelter worker Larry Nipper praises donations arriving at year end. Samantha Perry of Prerogative and Daily Telegraph thanks readers for generosity. Volunteers Charlie Cole and Mike Peak of Cole Harley-Davidson helped transport items while shelter staff and press crews assisted with loading and unloading. Anne Elgin facilitated contact.
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McDowell County
Tazewell County Animal Shelter
Larry Nipper
Nipper
Daily Telegraph
Samantha Perry
Ani
Charlie Cole
Mike Peak
Cole Harley-Davidson
Anne Elgin
Aelgin
Newtoy
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Mercer County Animal Shelter
Highway ice safety tips from state officials warn drivers
AP reports bitter cold as a large area braces for icy conditions. Missouri State Highway Patrol Sgt. Mike Watson urges preparation before travel with tips to charge phones, fill gas, carry booster cables, blankets, flashlights, ice scraper, and sand or cat litter for traction. Stay in a running car if stranded and keep tailpipes clear. Arkansas DOT spokesman Randy Orr advises moving to the shoulder if stuck and making room for rescue.
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Mike Watson
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Watson
Randy Orr
Arkansas Department of Highway Transportation
France and AU to send more troops to Central African Republic
France and the African Union announced plans to deploy several thousand additional troops to the violence marred Central African Republic as thousands of Christians fled fears of reprisal. Hollande said France would raise its deployment to 1 600 and AU nations to 6 000, with troops patrolling Bangui and the northwest amid new massacres and a UN resolution authorizing broader international action.
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France
Central African Republic
Bangui
African Union
Paris
Francois Hollande
U.N
Hollande
Community Christmas Tree program seeks last minute donations
Bluefield community volunteers sign up children for the Christmas Tree program at the Bluefield City Auditorium. The Telegraph plans for about 100 more registrations in two weeks, with Santa visiting on December 21. Donations via mail or in person to the Community Christmas Tree Fund are welcome, showing a growing end balance toward the goal.
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Colley
Bluefield City
Santa
Samantha Perry
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Bluefield
Daily Telegraph
Community
Michelle Colley
Carol Bailey
Herb Sims
Weather outlook: quarter inch ice. cold rain to follow
Meteorologist Chris Fisher of the National Weather Service in Blacksburg says about a quarter inch of freezing ice, tapering off around 7 p.m. Sunday, then a cold rain. Appalachian Power will mobilize crews from West Virginia and Tennessee to Roanoke and Wytheville, with more on standby Monday. Officials warn of toppled trees, slick roads, and urge battery checks, flashlights, alternate heat sources, and safe use of portable heaters and generators.
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Blacksburg
Chris Fisher
Appalachian Power
West Virginia
Tennessee
Roanoke
Wytheville
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