Beavers 54s honored for timeless Bluefield fame and AA title
Toni Albert of Bluefield writes of the Four 54s linked to Bluefield Beavers football success from 1967 to 2003, celebrating AAA and AA state championships and memories. She recalls players wearing number 54, longtime devotion, and a bittersweet season ending with a 69-24 win over Wayne Pioneers.
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Wayne Pioneers
Johnathon Repass
Rusty Coeburn
Lucas Stone
Quinton Steptoe
David Perdue
T.J. Morris
Tony Bland
Mike Davis
Andy Bales
Derrick Steptoe
Tracy Coppola
Daniel Wells
Josh Siers
Jake Siers
Jon Jones
Toni Albert
Bluefield Daily Telegraph editors and staff notes
The item lists Thomas A Colley executive editor and Allen Roberts among staff, citing roles in city county and sports coverage while presenting a biblical quotation from Isaiah 58 13 14 as a sidebar reflection.
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Allen Roberts
Police praise drug busts in Four Seasons Country West Virginia
Local readers are told law enforcement has made substantial drug arrests on the West Virginia side of Four Seasons Country. The piece notes drug activity fuels robberies and do not provide specific dates, names, or outcomes, while commending officers and the regional task force for ongoing efforts.
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Four Seasons
West Virginia
Byrd proclaims progress on McDowell County federal prison plan
Sen. Robert Byrd reports the move to locate a federal prison at Indian Ridge Industrial Park in McDowell County is advancing. The West Virginia Center added 1.25 million for infrastructure and excavation last week, with the bill signed into law. The project, backed by Byrd Rockefeller and Rahall, aims to create 1152 beds and spur jobs and economic growth as environmental studies proceed toward next summer’s completion.
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Indian Ridge
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Jay Rockefeller
Nick Rahall
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McDowell County
Senate Appropriations Committee
Christmas appeal for military families in Prington WV
Chris Thomas calls for donations to a Christmas fund in Princgton area, stressing a $10,000 shortfall and urging citizens to donate any amount to aid military families overseas. He thanks early donors and appeals for urgent support before the holiday season.
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Jimmie
Chris Thomas Princgton
Save Our Social Security Reform Demands Immediate Action
Urgent proposal urges removing Social Security for those earning 60 000 per year or more while allowing younger workers to retain part of their payroll tax if funds are routed to retirement savings. Call to bar Congress from diverting Social Security funds and to maintain benefits with cost of living increases. Public urging contact with lawmakers begins January 2 2005.
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Byrd pushes animal welfare and water stewardship
National Senator Robert C. Byrd of West Virginia pushes humane animal treatment and cleaner state waters through new funding. He notes legislation adds over 26 million dollars for animal welfare initiatives via the Appropriations Committee and backs a 569 thousand dollar grant for the Bacterial Source Tracking Project with Marshall University and the West Virginia Department of Agriculture. Greg Burton vows to review thousands of WV benefits cases as director.
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D-W.va
Congress
America
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Appropriations Committee
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Marshall University
West Virginia Department of Agriculture
Mountain
West Virginia
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Greg Burton
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WV Legislature notes brace for court challenge on PTDs
The update cites about 10 000 people in a category linked to roughly two thirds of a 3 billion unfunded liability. A potential challenge before the state Supreme Court is anticipated as PTD reviews begin, with Burton noting reforms have improved the agency's finances and Workers' Camp should reach 750 million on hand by end of 2006. The article also mentions insurance rate filing delays and a revived inauguration parade led by Gayle Manchin, plus chamber efforts for 2005 legislative issues.
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Ptds
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Frank Deem
R Wood
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