The gravel shooter gift for Aunt Ebb at Christmas
Charles Boothe recalls a Christmas memory of Aunt Ebb receiving a long metal gravel shooter that looked like a toy but functioned as a powerful rock launcher. The gift sparked joyful scenes as she loaded rocks, shot cans, and demonstrated surprising strength and enthusiasm.
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph Staff The Newsroom Credits
Bluefield Daily Telegraph lists staff roles with Randy Mooney as Publisher and editors Andy Patton Samantha Perry and Charles Owens among key personnel. Brian Woodson is noted in the masthead alongside the editorial team.
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West Virginia sees drop in adult smoking rates from 2011 to 2016
A DHHR Health Statistics Center study shows adult smoking declines from 28.6 percent in 2011 to 24.8 percent in 2016 in West Virginia. Health officials credit youth anti smoking programs, clean indoor air laws, higher cigarette taxes, and free quitline services for the milestone.
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McDowell County Humane Society Thanks Donors
Letter thanks supporters for food toys and supplies donated to the Prerogative Christmas drive aiding the no kill shelter. Town volunteer efforts sustain operations at McDowell County Humane Society in Welch.
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Bluefield honors locals for vehicle donations to K-9 unit
The Bluefield City Board salutes two local businesses for donating a vehicle for the K-9 arson dog unit and a four by four vehicle to aid ATV accident response. Fire department praised. readers react with gratitude for safer community and calls for careful winter driving.
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Community feedback and regional concerns posted online
Readers share comments on snow driving and bus reliability, praise for police and drug task forces, and calls for better litter and waste practices in southern West Virginia. Local tourism bureau notes rising social media presence as cleanup messages urge responsible dumping near mines and parking lots.
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