Trucking life on the edge back in the 1970s
Bill Archer recalls a dramatic winter moment near Wheeling when his Freightliner spun on ice and he controlled a dangerous backward descent down a hill using a four speed spicer 4x4. He reflects on the independence of truckers, the evolution of gear, and lessons learned at Exit 2 Truck Stop.
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Whitt
Vals
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Claysville
Fourth Street
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City Municipal
Exit 2
Lloyd Davis
Dr. Davis
Daily Telegraph Fantasy Column Ends In Puzzling Quote
A fragmented clipping from a newspaper shows a mangled byline and a misquoted Bible verse. The garbled text references editors Samantha Perry and J Charles Otvens and ends with a biblical line about the Lord being God.
Parade draws big crowd with high quality floats and live radio
The parade showcased many quality floats and drew many out of town visitors. Moose Reed hosted a live play by play radio broadcast from atop the Renaissance Theater. Willie-FM will air repeats on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Mercer County outlook remains optimistic for next year in Princeton.
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Senate
Harry Reid
Boehner
Moose Reed
Willie-Fm
Marques of the Renaissance Theater
Ty Mercer
Primceton
Reader comments on power outages loans and legalization curbs
Readers discuss frequent power outages tied to wind and utility right of way work. Comments touch on student loan debt and its worth, with various personal figures and opinions. A separate note mentions Princeton police finding marijuana plants worth over 400000, sparking debate on legalization and state control.
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Harvard
Felicia
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Princeton
West Virginia
Eddie D
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U.S
Melissa E
Santa questions and Christmas spending trends spark online debate
Readers weigh in on Santa Claus truth, child belief, and a $500 Xbox One Christmas purchase. Debates cover ethics of lying to children, the magic of Santa, and how families balance gifts with budget while discussing a former Bluefield church youth volunteer charged with 38 counts of child sexual abuse and calls for justice and counseling for victims.
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Bluefield Church
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Vickie M
David H
Dianna O
Lisa B
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