Return of Brushfork Armory lights up Bluefield basketball nights
A Brushfork National Guard Armory return sparks a noted column by Bob Redd detailing Bluefield State College memories. As a former public address announcer for the Big Blues under coach John Quintier, the writer recalls the armory as a premier venue blending Bluefield State, high school teams like Bluefield and Graham, and strong small college programs such as Fairmont State and Glenville in the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference era.
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Bob Redd
Brushfork National Guard
Bluefield State College
Big Blues
John Quintier
Quintier
Graham High School
Tony Mandeville
West Virginia
Willie Akers
Ralph Ball
Lewis C. Hartsock
Bluefield
Tazewell County
Bluefield State
Fairmont Falcons
Fairmont
Joe Retton
Retton
Mary Lou Retton
Brushfork
Armtory
Armory memories of great games and vanished scoreboard
Larry Hypes recalls the Bluefield armory stage packed with fans for classic area games. He remembers W. L. Currence, Barry Blizzard, Terry Brown, and a 1965 Pocahontas versus Montcalm duel that became local legend. The missing scoreboard, other memorable events, and the armory’s role in community shows are discussed.
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Coaches Hall of Fame
Armory
Press Row
W.L
Bramwell High School
Blues
Bluefield State
Pocahontas Indians
Montcalm Generals
Carmen Stauffer
MHS
Tommy Lucas
Pocahontas
Bill Murphy
Ripley’s
Believe
C. J
Tiny” Thompson
Whis-Tv
Daily Telegraph
Johnny Mayo
Army
Navy
Bluefield
United States Marine Corp
White House
John Philip Sousa
Tom Colley
Repent You Therefore Be Converted Message
A Bible verse from Acts 3 19 is presented with the signature portion of the Bluefield Daily Telegraph page noting publisher editor and staff roles. The line emphasizes repentance and spiritual refreshment from the presence of the Lord.
Flu season prompts early vaccination push in Mingo region
Regional health officials urge early flu shots as influenza activity rises in Mercer and nearby counties. Reported flu-like illness remains higher in Virginia and West Virginia, but many doctors do not report all cases making exact counts difficult. Officials emphasize vaccines take weeks to build protection and advise adults 6 months and older to vaccinate.
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West Virginia
Virginia
Mercer County
Tazewell County
Judy Bolton
Mercer County Health Department
Bolton
State Health Department
Robert Parker
Virginia Department of Health
Parker
CDC
Virgini Department of Health
Lis Coebitnee
Senior Christmas dinner at Princeton Senior High praised
Jim and Liz Harvey thank husband Heather Lane and principal Jack Parker for sponsoring the Senior Citizen Christmas Dinner at Princeton Senior High School. They complimented the meal by students, entertainment from Madrigals, Case Country Kickers, and Swinging Seniors, and thanked teachers, volunteers, and local sponsors for a well done event.
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Princeton Senior High School
Heather Lane
Jack Parker
Senior Citizen
Princeton Senior
Mrs. Key
Bluefield College
Public Letters to the Editor Submission Info
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph invites public opinion letters. Include signature, address and phone number. Submissions may be sent by email to editor bdtonline com or by mail to Letters to the Editor Bluefield Daily Telegraph P O Box 1599 Bluefield West Virginia 24701.
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Daily Telegraph
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
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Bluefield, WV
In Defense of Americas Top 1 Percent Earners
Deroy Murdock argues that the wealthiest Americans pay most taxes and contribute significantly to charity and job creation. He cites IRS data and a Bank of America study, asserting the top 1 percent fund government, business, and philanthropy while opposing tax hikes on high earners.
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America
Barack Piven
John Boehner
Robio
Obama
Washington
Washington Post
White House
Ates
Tax Foundation
IRS
Cayman Islands
Bloomberg News
Bank of America
University of Indiana
Center On Philanthropy
Uncle Sam
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BSC
Stubby
Sousa
Larry
Montcalm
Larry Hypes
Tazewell High School
Bluefield Baily Telegraph
Darryl Hudson
Samantha Perry
Charles Owens
Mercer County Commission On Aging
Grant’s Supermarket
Food City
Res Care
Ryan’s Steakhouse
Sam’s Club
Jim and
Liz Harvey
Princeton
Obamas
Grinch
Deroy Murdock
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