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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 2002
Page
4
The publisher Gary Adkisson reflects on 2002 as a year of opportunities amid unexpected life twists. Using Mark 6 and John 21, he urges Christians to endure challenges, seek service wherever they are, and remain thankful for successes rather than dwell on failures.
The North wind motto frames a tense note on columns from executive editor Thomas A Colley Virginia state editor and sports and business editors Bill Teddy Paynter and Jody Neal. The page mixes editor credits with a biblical proverb about backbiting tongues.
The piece recalls 2001 floods in McDowell, Mercer and Wyoming counties that devastated lives and homes while celebrating human courage. It also honors national unity after the September 11 attacks, praising resolve, compassion, and collective strength to overcome terror and disaster.
In a Daily Telegraph column D R Baldwin of Athens W V argues West Virginia lags Virginia economically due to better Virginia leadership and laws attracting business. He cites Virginia resources but claims WV politicians have failed to act despite resources and multiple opportunities.
Barbara Hawkins reviews Mercer County issues and hopes for 2002. BRMC and PCH remain in talks over a cardiac center and joint programs, while the Mercer County Animal Shelter faces ongoing management questions. Flood prevention, economic reforms, and school levy defeat shape the year, with tourism and growth themes intertwined with redistricting and local development.
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