Resolutions aim to change but often fade over time
Charles Boothe muses on New Year resolutions, noting the ease of rationalizing excuses and the danger of complacency. He argues change is vital, and a resolution can trigger action at any time, while sharing his yearly vow to maximize happiness and kindness plus a South Carolina tradition of cooking happin John.
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Bluefield Daily Staff and Quote from Ecclesiastes
The page lists Randy Mooney as Publisher Andy Patton as Sports Editor Samantha Perry as Editor and assistant managing editor. A quoted Ecclesiastes verse is included, noting divine permanence and fear before God.
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Downtown Countdown and Lemon Drop Welcome 2019
Princeton and Bluefield host sixth annual Downtown Countdown on Mercer Street with six indoor stages, live music, art demos, ice sculptures, a midnight ball drop, fireworks, and tickets from 15 dollars. Bluefield’s Lemon Drop on Commerce Street features music and hot chocolate at 11 p.m. Local artist Gary Bowling designed the lemon. Temperature near 45 degrees. attendees urged to celebrate responsibly.
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Shelter drive a blessing for area animals
Second Chance for Cats thanks the Bluefield Daily Telegraph and Prer ogative Magazine for a successful pet food drive. Grateful for donations of dog and cat food bedding and toys, and to Charlie Cole for trailer use to transport items to Mercer County Animal Shelter.
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Letters to the Editor guidelines for Bluefield Daily Telegraph
The Daily Telegraph invites letters on public interests. Submit with signature address and phone number for consideration. Email editor bottonline com or mail to Letters to the Editor Bluefield Daily Telegraph P O Box 1599 Bluefield West Virginia 24701 or fax 304-327-6179.
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Border BAT shutdown and reader comments on Trump wall story
Readers weigh in on the partial federal government shutdown tied to Trump’s border wall pledge. Comments express support or criticism while others discuss tax timing and GoFundMe efforts. Authorities recover 8500 in fraudulently bought items after a Mercer County search warrant.
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News and views on social media comments
Reader comments span topics from a Mercer County sex offender home confinement case to arrests on drug charges and a GoFundMe for a border wall. Voices criticize, defend, and praise actions from prosecutors to federal policy, with residents urging responsible driving and support for veterans.
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