Community Christmas Tree gifts show generous regional care
In Bluefield and nearby areas hundreds of volunteers distribute red bags with toys books fruit and more to children through the Little Jimmie party nonprofit drives also support an animal shelter drive that gathered food treats and bedding for Mercer McDowell and Tazewell shelters as the community ends the year with a spirit of giving and New Year wishes from Daily Telegraph staff and readers.
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The Blues and Wildcats sections list staff writers with the News Editor Darryl Hudson and Sports Editor Darryl Hudson along with Publisher Andy Patton. The bylines reference Woodson Archer Owens and a biblical verse.
Census 2010 yields modest growth in West Virginia and Virginia
West Virginia gains 44,650 residents to 1.85 million, 2.5 percent. The state’s 3rd Congressional District may need redrawing, while the 1st and 2nd Districts trail in population. Virginia exceeds 8 million and keeps 11 House seats with eight Republicans and three Democrats. Both states see positive trends but no new seats.
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Debate over constitutional limits and media bias in letters
A reader challenges literal constitutional interpretation and calls out media malpractice. The letter argues speech limits and truth in advertising, criticizes Fox News and MSNBC as propaganda outlets, and brands any outlet shaping public opinion as propagandistic. The piece cites Rockefeller and condemns the Bluefield Daily Telegraph as partisan.
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Candy Bombers story touches Berlin Airlift memories
Mrs. Sigrid Cahill of Princeton recalls Col. Gail Halverson and the Berlin Airlift of 1948 49 as they saved Berlin from starvation. She praises America and the Marshall Plan and plans to read The Candy Bombers while noting her childhood views of the flights over Germany near Frankfurt Airport.
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Local notes mix politics and community tales in Bluefield
Wilson recalls aircraft noise near the courthouse while Buckner and Vinciguerra spar over County Commission district representation. Buckner appeals to the Circuit Court. West Virginia news mentions Rahall backing a federal research act. Bluefield’s Camden appointed 10th District administrator for Highway Department. A Good Samaritan returns a purse at Sam’s Club. Seasonal greeting ends with a hopeful blue sky.
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