Aunt Bernice Directs Christmas Play with Uncanny Talent
Charles Boothe recalls Aunt Bernice a Brethren church leader who directed the annual Christmas pageant with calm confidence and dramatic storytelling flair. Despite flubbed lines and wardrobe mishaps the community packed the church for the show, ending with a happy, simple message of faith and charity.
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Jackie Brown
Brethren
Raymond
Aunt Bernice
God
Jesus
Cousin Gene
Rita Brown
Salem
Bluefield Daily Telegraph Staff Roster and Bible Verse
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph lists News Editor Randy Mooney Publisher Andy Patton Sports Editor Samantha Perry Editor Asst Managing Editor Charles Owens presents a Bible quote from Psalms 37 4 5 AKJV urging delight in the Lord and trusting him to fulfill desires referenced in the passage.
EPA scraps Obama rule to curb coal plant carbon capture
The EPA under Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler dismantled the 2015 carbon capture rule for new coal plants, saying it imposed excessive burdens. Senate Leader Mitch McConnell praised the move as restoring a level playing field and boosting domestic coal, though analysts warn natural gas and other energy forms keep prices competitive and full revival unlikely.
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Federal Environmental Protection Agency
Andrew Wheeler
EPA
Senate
Mitch McConnell
Kentucky
McConnell
Obama
West Virginia
Virginia
Washington
Letters Discuss War on Christmas and Confederate Statues
A reader argues Smokey's column lacks research on Confederate statues linked to Jim Crow era. The writer links statues to intimidation, urges readers to consult African American voices, and urges holiday goodwill through acts of charity instead of self-righteous crusades.
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Smokey
South
U.S
Google
Christ
Salvation Army
Grim reader comments on Comey grilling and indictments
Selection of reader comments from an ebook page amid a weather storm story. The remarks reference James Comey grilling, Trump and indictments, and political fare, alongside a weather forecast prompting snowstorm concerns and consumer reactions. The mixed content reflects political sentiment and storm preparation behavior from readers.
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House
FBI
James Comey
Hillary
Trump
Bill S
Comey
Joe H
Neal V
Dave H
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Community Voices on Taxes Roads and Bus Safety
Readers criticize tax cuts for business, severance tax ideas, and political donor influence while debating county sticker plans, black ice dangers, and school bus safety. Posts reflect mixed views on policy, infrastructure, and road conditions across Tazewell and Mercer counties.
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Shott
Alaska
Bill S
Tazewell
Lansing
Bluefield
W.va
Karen T
Virginia
Mandy J
Kellie M
Mercer County
Sarah C
Dillon C
Deborah Akers
Kris M
Akers
Kristina
Joe H
Elaine F
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