Students to help craft Tazewell County strategic plan
Tazewell County officials will involve high school seniors and juniors from Richlands, Tazewell, Pocahontas and Graham in developing the county’s first strategic plan. County Administrator Jim Spencer aims to visit schools this month for input, with completion expected in four months. Additional public forums may follow to gather community insights.
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph Editorial Note
A compact newsroom credit line lists editors including News Editor State Editor Sports Editor Samantha Perry and various senior roles. The quoted biblical verse appears in the piece, reflecting a faith context as part of the publication’s branding.
Wise to Lead West Virginia State of the State Address
Governor Bob Wise opens with a call to action and proposes a wide scale government reorganization merging the Governor's Office of Technology with the state's Information Services and Communications Division. He pledges significant reforms to address medical tort and workers compensation costs while urging swift legislative action and unified leadership.
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West Virginia letter discusses UVA skit and state image
A Bluefield resident with four decades in West Virginia argues that WVU fans laughed at a UVA pep band skit and notes hypocrisy in local promotion of hillbilly memorabilia. The writer urges focusing on WV issues like unemployment and teen pregnancy rather than criticizing out-of-state rivals.
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WV must wean itself from gambling and strikes
A roundup from across West Virginia argues the state must end reliance on gambling revenue as neighboring states eye expansion. It notes MTR Gaming’s investments, potential slot moves, and warns of a growing addiction to gaming funds while urging doctors to end the walkout and restore patient care.
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Jeffrey Kessler
Dmarshall
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