Community Christmas Tree gains largest donation to aid local children
Samantha Perry recounts a wind swept visit to Shrewsbury's Machine where Winfred Shrewsbury donates 6000 dollars to the Community Christmas Tree campaign. The gift may be among the largest in the drive's history, bolstering every child's red bag and highlighting community generosity.
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Bluefield Daily News Staff Roster and Bible Quote
A fragment lists staff roles including Samantha Perry managing editor and news editor plus Andy Patton Brian Woodson Bill Archer Jarles Givens senior editor and city editor. It ends with a quoted Bible verse Colossians 3 17 AKJV thanking God.
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West Virginia PSC Cuts Gas Costs for 11 Utilities
The West Virginia Public Service Commission reduced purchased gas costs for 11 of 16 natural gas companies, ranging from about 10 to 77 percent. Bluefield Gas customers expect a 40 percent bill drop, with residential bills for a $147.75 average to fall to $88.30. Mountaineer Gas rulings pending. Local officials praise the move as overdue relief amid tough economic times.
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McDowell
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Robertson
Bluefield Board of Directors
Appalachian Power
Linda Whalen
Whalen
Bluefield
Public Service Commission
EPA fears and coal jobs clash in political diatribe
A protest piece attacks environmental regulations as a “global warming hoax” led by the EPA, arguing coal industry devastation in West Virginia Virginia and Kentucky. It urges support for Manchin Capito against Obama EPA policies and condemns Democrats and the White House.
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Kathy Mattea
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Kentucky
Indiana
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White House
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Joe Manchin
Shelley Moore Capito
Byrd
Rockefeller
Rahall, Mollahan
Rick Boucher
Letters to the Daily Telegraph Address and Contact Info
The Daily Telegraph invites letters on public matters. Writers must include signature, address, and phone number. Submissions may be sent by email to editor bottonline com or by mail to Bluefield Daily Telegraph Letters to the Editor P Q Box 1599 Bluefield West Virginia 24701.
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Bridge lighting repair cited after campus collision
Bluefield State College officials say the Easley Bridge lights and adjacent roadway lighting were damaged in a campus vehicle crash on October 28. An electrical contractor fixed the system earlier this week and the department awaits Appalachian Power to restore service as winds caused power outages in the area. Bramwell hosts its Annual Christmas Tour led by the Millionaire Garden Club now sponsored by the Bramwell Theater Corporation with several historic homes on the route.
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Highland Avenue
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Jim” Nelson
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West Virginia Department of Highways
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Millionaire Garden Club
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Joyce Bishop
Pamela
Baker
Edward Baker
Sugar Hill
Robert Davis
Cole Thomas
Isaac T. Mann
John
Sharon Houston
Curtis Bishop
Collins
Jarius Collins
Pack House
Louise Stoker
Bramwell Christmas Tour Brings Festive Cheer and Local History
Nelson reports the DOH awaits Appalachian Power to restore service as a local Christmas tour highlights Bramwell's Victorian charm. A Santa Cop event led by Chief Edwin Vanover offers a party for needy children on December 19 with signups by December 15. Proceeds from Bramwell Café Toys for Tots buffet support charity and many area homes glow with holiday decor.
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