End of a column era as Jaletta Desmond writes new chapter
Jaletta Albright Desmond announces ending her long running faith and family column after 15 years to pursue a new book project inspired by a family loss Jocelyn, the elder sister, urged her to write that story My family and I move forward with a shared plan to craft a single author voice across three perspectives while honoring the life we lost and giving purpose to our pain through writing
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph Staff and Message
A listing of the paper’s editors including Randy Mooney and Andy Patton with Samantha Perry and others. The passage presents a religious verse about judgment and repentance attributed to a divine appointment and resurrection.
Bluefield to Renovate Freight Station for Commercialization Center
Bluefield plans renovations to the old freight station on Bluefield Avenue to host a new 600,000 square foot Bluefield Commercialization Center. Construction aims to start this spring after securing over 2 million dollars in federal grants and 510 thousand dollars from the Shott Foundation. Partners include CART, Bluefield State College, Concord University, TechConnect WV, and others.
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No Kill Shelter Supported by Local Donor Drive
The McDowell County Humane Society thanks a donor for food toys supplies and 40 dollars given during Prerogative Christmas donations for area animal shelters. The note credits community support and year round dog photos in Lifestyles for keeping the no kill shelter open, signed by director Sharon Sagety.
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Ladder of life and faith at graduation talk
Blake Stowers recounts a Rocky Gap High School graduation speech urging readers to climb the spiritual ladder. The address blends faith and education, stressing humility and trust in God, with reflections on personal growth and life choices.
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