Hugging kids a life lesson from near tragedy
A South Carolina family recalls a close call when a four year old stopped at the road edge as a truck roared by unseen. The author describes how the incident left him shaken, unable to walk, and pondering reality, love, and the power of the mind. Charles Boothe, Daily Telegraph reporter.
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Bluefield Gazette Names Editorial Staff And Prayer Quote
News editor Randy Mooney and publisher oversee the paper with Samantha Perry as editor. A religious quote from Peter is cited, “Silver and gold have I none,” invoking healing in Nazareth.
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Jesus Christ of Nazareth
Plan to fund six deputy sheriffs staves off night shift loss
McDowell County Commission avoided a public safety crisis by shifting funding to the sheriff's office to retain six deputy positions. The plan faces ambulance authority protests but preserves evening 911 response and day coverage, with funds redirecting to sheriff operations until mid 2017 budget.
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Dogs and donors spark reactions to animal cruelty case in Princeton
Reader comments react to a blood covered discovery of dogs chewing a dead canine prompting an investigation in Princeton. Anger targets owners and calls for strict punishment with lifelong bans and animal-control oversight alongside sympathy for mercy cases like Straley Elementary students delivering 700 pounds of food to the Mercer County Animal Shelter.
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Readers’ letters and comments spark online discussion
Readers weigh in on warrants, politics on social media and crime sentencing. Comments touch on police, religion, transgender issues, and regional weather, with residents sharing praise and sharp critique of media coverage and policies.
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