Spoiling Grandchildren and Holiday Memories
Barbara Hawkins recalls family holiday moments with granddaughter Pami in Roanoke Virginia. She reflects on loving, gifting, and the joy shaping a child’s view of Christmas Thanksgiving and money as heirloom memories.
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Roanoke
Pam
Kim
Josie
Kimberleigh
Dinefield Baily Telegraph Staff Roster Note
Publisher Randy Deason and News Editor Samantha Perry lead a Dinefield Daily staff list with state editors and department heads including Barbara Hawkins senior writer and Bob Redd city editor. The page also credits Thomas Colley executive editor and Bill Archer managing editor along with Charles Owens senior copy editor and Andy Patton.
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Tammie Toler
Barbara Hawkins
Bill Archer
Bob Redd
Charles Owens
Andy Patton
Bland County Faces Rising Drug Problem in Rural Virginia
Bland County officials plan a crackdown on drugs challenging the rural area’s image. Nurse practitioner Merry Etling cites overdoses and a high share of prescription drug abuse among about 6,600 residents. Sheriff Jerry Thompson notes the need for combined law enforcement and family intervention as parents form a group to curb sales and addiction.
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Merry Etling
Bastian
Mercer County
Bland
Jerry Thompson
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Bland County drug abuse letters urge action and reform
A reader cites Bland County’s drug problem and praises the Concerned Citizens group while promoting the site oxyabusekills com. The letter supports RAPP also known as Relatives Against Purdue Pharma calling for FDA action to restore medical use and aid terminal and chronic pain patients.
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Oxyabusekills.com
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Defending Pipestem Food Column Sparks Local Debate
David C Summers of Pipestem West Virginia defends Pipestem Resort dining habits after Emilie Holroyd's Nostalgia Inn critique. He praises Bluestone Dining Room buffets and Mountain Creek Restaurant fine dining, urging reconsideration of local eateries.
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Brandon
Nostalgia Inn
Pipestem Resort State Park
Pipestem
Bluestone
Pipestem Mountain Creek
Bluestone Gorge
Byrd seeks to Reinstate 201 tariffs on steel imports
National Sen. Robert Byrd introduces legislation to restore the Section 201 steel tariffs lifted by President Bush. He argues trade rules must shield the U.S. steel industry and uphold law and international agreements. Jay Rockefeller reports a $16.34 million veterans facility grant for Clarksburg.
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World Trade Organization
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