Nightly newsman recalls Bluefield memories and 2014 outlook
Bill Archer reflects on a career shaped by memory, notes and dreams of marble staircases in Bluefield. He recounts events, people and places from years past, the WE CAN program, and the West Virginia Business College, while affirming anticipation for what unfolds in 2014.
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Pete Sarver
Tom Cole
West Virginia Business College
Commerce Street
Club 304
Cow Palace
Raleigh Street
Bluefield
Erik Robinson
C. Stuart McGehee
West Virginian Manor
Blanks
Hartley Mays
United Fund
Old State Theater
Old West Virginia Business College
Bluefield Daily Telegraph Staff and Bible Verse
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph masthead lists News Editor Randy Mooney Sports Editor Patton Brian Woodson Samantha Perry Editor Senior Editor Bill Archer Asst. Managing Editor Charles Owens and features a Bible verse from Proverbs stating the name of the Lord is a strong tower where the righteous run for safety.
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Bill Archer
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Daily Telegraph
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Charles Owens
Do-Nothing Congress II Shows Weak Bipartisan Effort
The 113th Congress, split Republican House and Democrat Senate, built little legislation. Only 58 bills passed in year one versus 1,729 in the WWII era, amid failed stopgap funding, a 16 day shutdown, and rare budget compromise. Experts warn of continued inertia on immigration, economy, and health care costs.
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Senate
Congress
Capitol Hill
Congressional
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
House Republicans
Senate Democrats
House Gop
Paul D. Ryan
R-Wis
Patty Murray
D-Wash
Washington
Mercer 911 Center flag to be replaced
A resident from Bluefield Virginia requests replacement of the torn U S flag at the Mercer County 911 Center. The letter urges removing the damaged flag and flying a new one to show respect for the United States. The author signs as Mick Gregory.
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Mercer 911
Mercer County
911 Center
U.S
United States of America
Elves Inmates And Fracking On Facebook Readers
Readers weigh in on fracking land use and elves myths with mixed views.comments reference water safety fears and regional impacts in southern Pennsylvania while others debate mythical beings and gift cards for Christmas.
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Robert R
Dave H
Kaye L
Neal V
Danielle B
Pat D
Pennsylvania
Shelia W
Community Letters and Opinions Roundup
Readers discuss tablets for children including age guidelines and parental controls. Topics cover inmate death row appeals, justice, and the role of lawyers, plus holiday foods triggering allergies, and safety prayers for a McDowell County train derailment. Local names appear in scattered comments.
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McDowell County
Charlene L
Diana C
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Margie E
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Allie
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