Community shelter drive showcases regional generosity during holidays
The Daily Telegraph annual shelter drive in Mercer and surrounding counties collects dog and cat food, toys, towels, and bedding for four shelters including Mercer and Tazewell county animal shelters, McDowell County Humane Society, Bluefield’s Pet Haven, and Save a Pet Food Bank. Donor Debbie Goforth memorializes her son Nathan with a letter. volunteers load and distribute items, aided by Charlie Cole of Cole Harley-Davidson. The piece links to the Friday Community Christmas Tree campaign aiding 825 children, showcasing regional compassion in a festive season.
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Newsroom masthead with editors and biblical quote
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph lists staff positions including News Editor Sports Editor Darryl Hudson Publisher Samantha Perry and Editor Asst Managing Editor Charles Owens The page features a biblical proverb from Proverbs 23 13 14 AKJV as a quoted line.
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Princeton seeks grant to fix Stafford Drive flood risks again
West Virginia again rejects Princeton Small Cities Block Grant request, denying $500,000 for Stafford Drive flooding relief on Route 19. Mayor Patricia Wilson notes 2,000-signature petition delivered to Gov Tomblin while DOH study and prior efforts continue. Officials urge state action to prevent disasters from chronic flooding.
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Kee Dam needs regular cleanup amid frost beauty
Reader urges Mercer County Commission to add Kee Dam to a routine cleaning schedule after observing a freezing silver frost morning marred by a week-old pile of trash and roadside litter. The letter calls for accountability for dumpers and appeals to protect local drinking water.
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Daily Telegraph invites public letters to editor
The Daily Telegraph requests letters on matters of public interest. Writers should include signature, address and phone number. Submissions can be sent by e mail to editor bottonline dot com.
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Rezoning College Avenue Seen as Good Idea for Bluefield
Residents urge Bluefield to rezone College Avenue and adjacent Albemarle and Augusta Streets to protect a declining residential area. The plan follows concerns about neglect on College Avenue once the neighborhood’s heart, with many homes well kept while others need attention.
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Forty-Six Die In Silver Bridge Disaster Prompt Bridge Inspections
The Silver Bridge collapse prompted the State Road Commission to rethink bridge inspection. Early inspectors often had no formal training, leading to widespread deficiencies and ensuing repairs. Lt. Col. Dan Cardea organized a District Ten Bridge Department, now WV DOH oversees 36,000 miles of roads and 6,636 bridges with 10 district units. Tim Powell is District 10 Bridge Engineer.
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