New Year retrospectives include Hank Williams story and local politics
In a year end column Larry Hypes reflects on New Year optimism and recalls Hank Williams Sr’s final journey through Bluefield and Princeton. He notes the Virginia Third District election race led by Dan Bowling and Shea Cook, possible independents, and local staffing plans for a new correctional facility. The piece honors Katrina and Pope John Paul II, and looks ahead to 2006 with community events and campaigns.
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Hank Williams Sr
Bluefield
Princeton
Oak Hill
Ohio
Raleigh County
Claypool Hill
Tennessee
Esso
Williams
Four Seasons
Tom Colley
Jackie Stump
Stump
Tazewell County
Southwest Virginia Community College
Richmond
Old Dominion
Tim Kaine
Mark Warner
Virginia
Big Vein
Boissvain
Pocahontas
Rt. 644
Tazewell
Stan Young
New Orleans
Mississippi
Lake Pontchartrain
Vatican City
John Paul II
Bluefield Daily Telegraph Editorial Staff Listing
A listing of Bluefield Daily Telegraph staff positions including publisher William Randy Deason, Samantha Perry as news editor, Andy Patton sports editor, Brian Woodson senior editor, Barbara Hawkins, Thomas A Colley executive editor, managing editor Bill Archer, Charles Owens, Allen Roberts senior editor and city editor, with a quoted biblical verse: Until I went into the sanctuary of God then understood I their end.
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Andy Patton
Brian Woodson
Barbara Hawkins
Bill Archer
Charles Owens
Allen Roberts
City
New Year's Safety Plea From Local Officials
Local leaders urge travelers to plan long or short trips with caution during the New Year weekend. They stress not drinking and driving, designate a driver or call a cab, and note law enforcement will be out in force to keep roads safe. Firework safety and a safe, healthy 2006 are wished to readers.
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Nother
Florida
Georgia
Mountaineers and Hokies Ready for Bowl Showdowns
WVU heads to the Nokia Sugar Bowl in Atlanta to face Georgia while Virginia Tech meets Louisville in the Toyota Gator Bowl in Jacksonville. Large crowds are anticipated for both games on Monday with NBC and ABC telecasts. Both teams come as among the nation’s best and will earn substantial bowl money.
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West Virginia University Mountaineers
Virginia Tech Hokies
WVU
Atlanta
University of Georgia
Virginia Tech
Jacksonville
Fla
Louisville
Cardinals
Tech
NBC
ABC
Special Olympics West Virginia Needs Help This Year
Letter urges year of action supporting Special Olympics West Virginia. Highlights reach to over 5,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities across the state, calls for volunteers coaches and fundraisers, and invites public to attend Winter Games Jan 25 27 at Canaan Valley State Basketball Tournament March 10 12 Morgantown Summer Games June 2 4 Charleston and Fall Games November 10 12 Parkersburg. John Corbett invites community engagement in 2006.
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Canaan Valley
Morgantown
Charleston
Parkersburg
West Virginia
John Corbett
Boomer retirement worry reshapes Social Security and Medicare
Sean Mussenden warns that on January 1 2006 the oldest baby boomers turn 60 and will soon draw Social Security benefits. Medicare faces rising costs and a costly drug benefit, threatening long term finances. Officials say Medicare's outlook has deteriorated while Social Security may run deficits, shifting pressure to younger generations.
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Sean Mussenden
Ashington
America
Hollywood
Washington
Bush
Medicare
David Walker
Government Accountability Office
Congress
Social Security
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Thomas A. Colley
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