Buckwild sparks WV reaction as MTV series debuts
West Virginia residents react to MTV reality show Buckwild set in Sissonville and Charleston, with concerns over depictions of drinking and reckless driving. Senator Joe Manchin calls for careful portrayal while locals defend Mountaineer pride and WV heritage amid national coverage. Samantha Perry editors note.
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph Masthead and Bible Verse
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph shows staff titles including publisher news editor sports editor and senior editor plus assistant managing editor. A Bible verse from 2 Corinthians 6 2 is printed in quotation.
Turnpike tolls and annexation talk stir Mercer County opinion
Mercer County businessman Bill Seaver backs keeping Turnpike tolls beyond the 2019 debt date, urging a strong pro tolls stance on a state road panel. Councilor Cameron Lewis remarks about annexing Mercer by Virginia draw criticism and calls for apology.
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Is the U S unemployment data Newspeak or not
The text questions official employment figures noting mass quitting, a falling unemployment rate, and the idea that those who stop seeking work aren t counted. It draws a parallel to George Orwell s Newspeak and concludes the reporting isn t honest or useful.
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George Orwell
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Ties to Local Scout Service Action
Cub Scouts visited Trinity Methodist Church Bluefield to learn about Mary's Cradle a parish service aiding infants and mothers and donated items. Frances Coffey explained the ministry linking five churches to local agencies and the scouts signed cards for U S Armed Forces members. Governor Tomblin ordered state flags at half staff for Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.
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Reminiscences on Pearl Harbor and wartime fears
Wilson Butt recalls the 1941 Pearl Harbor attack and ensuing panic across the nation. He notes radio announcements, air raid alerts, and public sentiment, alongside memories of family stories from the day and ongoing wartime changes in postwar life.
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