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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 2000
Page
4
The Daily Telegraph Editorial Board presents a consensus on fundamental rights including religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition. The column notes emphasize constitutional protections and their interpretation by the board, with Gary Adkisson and Thomas A. Colley listed as publisher and executive editor.
Editorial urges Bob Wise to prioritize funding for the Public Employees Insurance Agency as he transitions to governor in January. It notes PEIA covers 211,000 public employees and dependents, discusses proposed cuts to state share, cost containment, and calls for rapid team-based work to stabilize future premiums and address state fiscal pressures.
U S Senator Fred Thompson of Tennessee was asked by reporters if he will switch committees next year. He did not provide a direct answer, suggesting possible changes could be announced later. The remarks came during a broader interview on legislative priorities.
The piece argues the Florida election legal fights offer a vivid civics lesson on the Constitution, states rights, and democracy. It likens current battles to Watergate, notes debates over the Second Amendment and impeachment, and stresses the enduring role of the people and the Constitution amid partisan tension. Tom Colley, executive editor of the Daily Telegraph.
A reader recounts initial misgivings about starting school then growing to enjoy it. The letter reflects a personal journey from doubt to appreciation of classroom life and routines.
Stephy Eckman, a former welfare single mom, credits the Eckman Learning Center with helping her earn a GED, enter Bluefield State to study physical therapy, and gain confidence. The center highlights hundreds of graduates, job placements, and computer training certificates while seeking donations to expand opportunities for McDowell County women.
B K Necessary recalls the overwhelming support of Tannersville, Saltville, Broadford, Little Valley, and Thompson Valley neighbors at a relatives’ funeral. The packed chapel shows a long-standing tradition of care, shared meals, and acts of mercy, reflecting a covenant to be there for others in life and death.
Unemployment climbs as dot-coms falter and ad revenues drop while consumer sentiment trends negative for the first time in four years. Senate unity tests party lines with 50 50 ties and Wyoming's coin toss precedent surfaces. Mars Society seeks five volunteers for a six week Arctic Mars simulation. Hunger affects nearly 8 million Americans per a federal study.
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