Community Christmas Tree counts on donations this Christmas
Greg Jordan reports from Bluefield that the Community Christmas Tree program races to meet a $40,000 goal with over $16,000 still needed as of Wednesday. Volunteers organize gift bags with colors and numbers, while Santa and Little Jimmie help inspire generosity despite hard times.
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Local Telegraph Masthead and Staff Lineup
The file lists Randy Mooney as Publisher and Samantha Perry as Editor with Andrew Patton as Senior Editor and Bill Archer as Editor. Brian Woodson is noted as Assistant Managing Editor and Charles Owens contributes a quoted biblical verse.
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Milken Educator Award Honors Princeton Principal Adkins
Dr. Ernie Adkins, principal of Princeton Primary School, has been named a 2014 Milken Educator Award recipient. The California foundation honors 40 educators nationwide with a $25,000 prize and exclusive recognition. Adkins is the sole West Virginia recipient this year, celebrated by students, staff, and Milken veterans at a school assembly.
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Shady Springs
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Black lung debate and political endorsements in Coal Country
J R Shuck of Princeton responds to a Bluefield Daily Telegraph letter praising quick approval of black lung benefits. He supports the measure, criticizes Democratic allies, notes Smokey Short's Republican advocacy, and argues miners should consider who backs them as thousands lose jobs under current policies. Black lung cannot be contracted in the unemployment line.
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Notable clash over CIA torture report and White House email deletions
A 2007 Senate Intelligence hearing revealed stark disputes over CIA interrogation abuses and political pressure behind White House email deletions. The piece contrasts Hayden’s testimony with a Washington Post report on deleted emails linked to Karl Rove, highlighting McCain’s defense of the inquiry and broad condemnation of torture by officials and state actors alike.
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