Mercer residents rally against toll hikes to Charleston
Mercer County residents urge action against rising West Virginia turnpike tolls from 7.50 to 12 for passengers and 25 to 42 for trucks. They accuse funds favoring Raleigh County and demand letters to Gov Manchin and Parkways Authority leaders, proposing civic outreach and potential injunctions.
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph Staff Directory List
Publisher William Randy Deason leads the Bluefield Daily Telegraph with editors Samantha Perry and senior editors Andy Patton Brian Woodson Barbara Hawkins Thomas Colley and others. Charles Owens Allen Roberts are noted among executive and managing editors as city and copy editors.
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Andy Patton
Brian Woodson
Barbara Hawkins
Dazzling Holiday of Lights lights Bluefield display
Bluefield showcases its Holiday of Lights at Lotito City Park drawing about 25 000 visitors. The display features 1000 fixtures and 600 000 lights with lighted boats and candy cane lane. Volunteers led by Parks Director Robin Lefler coordinated setup and operation. The free attraction runs 6 to 10 weekdays and 6 to 11 weekends, through Jan 8 with donations feeding 60 families.
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Hokies rebuke on Sugar Bowl snubs from WVU fan letter
A WVU supporter accuses Virginia Tech of backstabbing WVU over Sugar Bowl access. He blames Hokies coach Frank Beamer and quarterback for past incidents, including taunting WVU fans, collisions with a coach and players, and showboating in Miami. He urges accountability before the Gator Bowl.
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Resolutions for 2006 from Washington figures
Ann McFeatters surveys New Year vows across politics and power. President Bush, Cheney, Rumsfeld, and lawmakers pledge changes in tone and action. Obama, Hillary, Bloomberg, and UN officials commit to scrutiny, restraint, and reform as a new year begins.
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Michael Bloomberg
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Martha Stewart
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Barack Obama
Paris Hilton
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