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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 2001
Page
4
Mild pre holiday weather with potential light snow is forecast for the region though no major storm is expected. Angel Tree gift deadlines and Salvation Army drives press local volunteers as WV officials promote reading campaigns and DMV license rules take effect January 1 2002. Barbara Hawkins reports.
A roster of the Daily Telegraph leadership and editorial staff lists Gary Adkisson as Publisher, Tammie Toler Samantha Perry Barbara Hawkins as News Editor City Editor, WV State Editor Thomas A. Colley Executive editor Bill Archer, Teddy Paynter Jody Neal VA State Editor Sports Editor Business Editor, and a biblical quotation from 1 Timothy 1 19 AV about faith and a good conscience.
Nearly 20 years after Judge Arthur Recht ruled state funding for West Virginia schools unconstitutional, a post-legislative session hearing is set for April 19 to probe Gov Wise and lawmakers on more equitable funding. The case traces to 1975 and has involved multiple court reviews and a 244 page master plan, with ongoing delays noted as bureaucratic ineptness.
Wanda K. Blevins of Tuscaloosa thanks friends and colleagues for heartfelt support after the Jim Walter Resources 5 mine disaster in Brookwood, Alabama. She recalls David L. Blevins, Joe Riggs, and Joe Sarah leaving West Virginia for Alabama, the delayed recovery of their bodies, and the community’s memorials and prayers. The note praises local and West Virginia friends, church members, and co workers, and honors the lost men and their families during the holiday season.
A junior student from Saeger High School defends McDowell County Schools against critics. He argues aging buildings are due to long renovation waits, notes major projects like Bradshaw Jr. High renovations, and commends teachers for their sacrifices and dedication to students.
A Jaeger High School student in Bradshaw credits devoted teachers at Bradshaw and Jaeger High School for a strong education despite local challenges. The writer argues evaluations overlook classroom impact and laments labeling of McDowell County students as inferior while praising teachers' dedication and coal-mining heritage.
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