Envying a Dog or Cat This Christmas at Regional Shelters
Greg Jordan reflects on keeping unconventional pets, a California king snake named Alice and Mara the tarantula, and his desire for a dog or cat. He notes shelter adoption events at Mercer County and the appeal of a four legged companion, while weighing apartment living and scheduling constraints.
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Alice
California
Alice Cooper
Mara
Mara Corday
Clint Eastwood
Mercer County Animal Shelter
Howard
H.P. Lovecraft
Ozzy
Ozzy Osborne
Elvira
Tarantula
Bluefield Daily Telegraph Staff and Message
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph lists staff including Randy Mooney as News Editor and Andy Patton as Sports Editor with Samantha Perry as Editor Asst. Managing Editor and Charles Owens and Brian Woodson in roles. A biblical verse from Psalms 28 7 is quoted: The Lord is my strength and my shield.
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Charles Owens
Brian Woodson
Broadband expansion highlighted during Bland County visit
Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe urged boosting the 2018 2019 budget to double VAT funding to expand high speed broadband in rural areas. He cited Hollybrook as a success story with land and time donated by locals and warned digital access is essential for economic growth and job readiness.
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Virginia
Terry McAuliffe
Commonwealth
Hollybrook
Bland County
Eric Workman
McAuliffe
Virginia Telecommunications Initiative
Bring back firearm safety training to WV schools
Letter from Larry D. Kump of Falling Waters urges the West Virginia State Legislature and school boards to restore firearm safety training in schools. He argues that elected officials often restrict rights and hinder prosperity, and cites past programs as a model. The Daily Telegraph notes submissions require signature, address, and phone. contacts provided.
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West Virginia
Larry D. Kump
Falling Waters
Daily Telegraph
Sexual orientation protected status discussed in Shott column
John M. McCormick argues that sexual orientation should be a protected class like race religion and gender in light of coming Supreme Court decisions. He notes federal limits existing cases Windsor and Obergefell v Hodges and urges recognizing orientation as protected nationwide.
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Baker
America
Windsor
Obergefell
Supreme Court
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Ios Liege
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John M. McCormick
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