McDowell County mourns longtime MVHS principal Barbara Hairston
Barbara Hairston, veteran educator and MVHS principal since 1993, died unexpectedly. Her career spanned Gary High School, MVHS roles, and leadership during a difficult year marked by floods and prior losses. The Golden Knights mourn her passing as renovations continue and staff recall her dedication.
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Mount View Art School
Barbara Hairston
Tazewell County
Eric DiNovo
MVHS
Barbara
McDowell County
Sys
Tom
Old Gary High School
Mount View Middle School
Mark Manchin
Jennings Boyd
Northfork
Golden Knights
Faber poised to become next chief judge in district
Faber, the senior active judge under 65, moves toward chief judge duties succeeding Haden. He has long ties to Kanawha Valley, Bluefield, and Beckley, with a focus on administration, budget oversight, and staff management for a five active two senior team.
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Haden
Faber
Bluefield
Beckley
Prin
Cipal Court
Charleston
Judicial District
Kanawha Valley
West Virginia University
Yale Law School
University of Virginia
Congress
Bluefield State investigates players after sandwich shootout
Bluefield State College opened an inquiry into possible NCAA rule violations by two basketball players amid an altercation over a sandwich on Princeton Avenue. Police report Leon Smith Jr and Theodore Green III exchanged gunfire, firing 15 rounds before authorities intervened.
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Bluefield
Bluefield State College
Jim Nelson
BSC
Albert Walker
Terry Brown
Gary Brown
Leon Smith Jr
Theodore Green III
Princeton Avenue
J.B. Kahle
Obituary notices from Florida and Virginia communities
Obituaries detail Paul Edward Puckett of Oak Hill Florida and Ruth Rife of Matlacha with long list of survivors. Service details, burial plans, pallbearers, and charitable donations to Mountain Mission School and American Cancer Society are noted. Additional notices cover Sarah Ringstaff of Richlands Virginia and Richard Guy Wiley of Lexington North Carolina with surviving relatives and service times.
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Paul Edward Puckett
Oak Hill
Fla
Maytown Road
Mr. Puckett
Jack Rife
Earnest Matney
Bob More
Bill Horn
Ron _ Henderson
Lance Laurence
Jay Rife
Tom Powell
Jeff Matney
Bill Salyer
Mary Osborne
Gaynell Fowler
Mountain Mission School
Hurley St
Grundy
Ringstaff
C.R
John Grover Ringstaff
Ellis
Elmer
Conley Jr
Herman D
Hubert
Robert McGee
Aileen Mitchell
Pounding Mill
Don
Elva Lee) Vandyke
Claypool Hill
Garnett
Martha) Webb
Bluefield
James Ringstaff
Roberta
Matthews
Eugene Ringstaff
Terri
Doran
Elizabeth McGee
Roanoke
Tami Smith
Jane White
Robb Vandyke
Marty Ringstaff
Martin Ringstaff
Blake Ringstaff
Tina Miller
John Patrick Ringstaff
Ashleigh Smith
Austin Miller
Tanner Miller
Greenhills Memory Gardens
Mike Cunningham
W.C.T.U
Clyde Roland
Rolling Hill Ave
Cluefield Daily Telegraph Staff Roster Snapshot
The Cluefield Daily Telegraph lists Randy Deason as Publisher, Samantha Perry as News Editor, Tammie Toler as City Editor, Barbara Hawkins as State Editor, Bill Archer as Executive Editor, Thomas A Colley as Managing Editor, Dennis Yena as Business Writer, with powerfully quoted Isaiah scripture referenced by the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Hawkins
Bill Archer
Teens cut smoking and drinking while awareness grows about drugs
A National Institute on Drug Abuse study notes declines in eighth tenth and twelfth graders using cigarettes and alcohol, while ecstasy use drops amid warnings of brain damage. Experts differ on Sept 11's impact on teen seriousness, but consensus stresses continued education on health risks and hospitalizations.
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Merica
National Institute On Drug Abuse
New York Times
Washington Post
Associated Press
True patriotism means accountability and peaceful dissent
Wayne Francis from Jacksonville argues that patriotism should emphasize accountability and truth rather than nationalism or unilateral war. He cites Einstein on nationalism, criticizes talk radio and certain pundits, and supports United Methodist Church guidance favoring peacemaking and justice. He urges Americans to speak out to end the war and foster global mutual respect.
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Albert Einstein
United Nations
America
Bush
Iraq
General Conference
United Methodist Church
United Methodists
Jesus
Wayne Francis
Jacksonville
Fla
Riverside High seeks later start times as West Virginia youths struggle
A West Virginia roundup notes sleep deprived students struggle in early classes. Riverside High School, Kanawha County, seeks to start later, amid bus, practice, and scheduling hurdles. The piece critiques law and enforcement on underage drinking and scofflaw behavior, urging accountability.
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Charleston Gazette
West Virginia
Dawn Miller
Minnesota
Mark Mahonald
Improvement Council
Riverside High School
Kanawha County School Board
Riverside
Community Reaction Shines As West Virginia Lottery News Hits Towns
Residents across Bramwell Montcalm and Bluefield react to the lottery results with optimism and plans for the proceeds. Local quotes from Lambert Murphy Bramwell Taylor Montcalm Robinette and others express support while concerns about education and parks surface. Vendors report steady sales with tickets moving briskly at Hot Stop Fast Stop and Super Marks. Analysts note typical players are married white women around 60 in age with HS education and mid income.
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North Carolina
East Cumberland Road
Andra Egnor
Blandad
Egnor
Bonnie Sharpe
Cumberland Road
Gentry Ckwell
Abingdon
Sharpe
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Charles Owens
U.S. Judicial Conference
U.S
William H. Rehnquist
B.K
Bknecessary
Bdtonline
Bluefield State
Air Force
American Cancer Society
Volusia County
New Smyrna Beach
Matlacha, Fila.— Barnes
Reph Rife
Carla Rife
Wash
Kerri Owell
Cincinnati
Stacey Andolph Strom
Incinnati
Robb Williams
Ultimore
Brian Rife
Iscaloosa
Ala
Kris Illiams
Richmond
Laurence
Knoxville
Grundy Qard of
Christ
Michael Trent
Aren
Ctive
Ian Rife
Chris Williams
Bb Williams
Corkyoney
Roger McClanahan
Nzo Rife
Ricky Owens
John Strom
Onorary
Mrs
Sarah Blanche Ringstaff
Richlands
3Rd St
Sanders Mine
Conley Grover
Elva H. Lineberry McGee
Carroll County
Richlands High School
Radford State Teachers College
Pounding Mill Christian Church
Barnes-Beavers
VFW
Tazewell
Order of the Eastern Star
White Shrine
Richlands Rebekah Lodge
La.pm
Charles R
Elva Lee Vandyke
Fill St. Claypool Hill
Hurst-Scott Funeral Home
Hurstscottfuneralhomes.com
Richard Guy Wiley
Lexington
N.C
Flossie Bowles Wiley
Richard Emory Wiley
Independence
Radonna Freeman
Bastian
Samantha Burrel
Kevin Guy Wiley
Bill Wiley
Steve Wiley
Southmont
Zachary Freeman
Carmen Freeman
Newberry Funeral Home
Bland
Daniel Stowers
Green Acres
Cluefield Daily Telegraph
Randy Deason
Samantha Perry
Tammie Toler
Thomas A. Colley
Dennis Yena
Lightner
Aoe Eo Ie
Ryone
Lambert
E Murphy
Bramwell
Tty Taylor
Montcalm
Larry Robinette
Melinda Testerman
Zabeth Poole
Iceton
Ourchase
Dyena
Bottonline.com
Ryan McGinn
Walmart
Cc’s Pizza
Metco Ae
Smt mC
MSU Rad
Shoe Dept. Noor Smoueco
Greasy Ridge Rd
Princeton, WV
Athens
Athens Town Hall
Mercer County
Public Service Commission
West Virginia Public Service Commission
Commission
Public Service Ornedgeran of
Brooks Street
Town Hall
State Street
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