Lessons from Bill Archer at Daily Telegraph
Daily Telegraph sports writer Tom Bone reflects on Bill Archer's retirement, praising his courage, newsroom mentorship, and deep regional knowledge. He illustrates Archer's respect for sources, adherence to rules, and willingness to help younger reporters while noting the enduring impact of his example.
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Bluefield Daily News Staff Credits and Motto
A listing of editorial and staff positions including Randy Mooney publisher Samantha Perry editor and others. The fragment includes a biblical quote and a verse reference, attributed to Jeremiah.
West Virginia Leads in Early Reading Policy Progress
West Virginia emerges as a top state for birth to third grade literacy through full-day kindergarten a state funded pre-K program and a third grade reading law. The New America study ranks WV among five states including New York Oklahoma Connecticut and Wisconsin as walking or making solid strides toward reading on grade level by the end of third grade.
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Alliance For Early Success
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Oklahoma
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Wisconsin
Michael Martirano
Lemon Drop success highlights Bluefield downtown event
A note thanks the Bluefield Beautification Commission and sponsors for the 3rd Annual Lemon Drop on Commerce Street New Year Eve. Volunteers distributed hot cocoa and coupons while David's at the Club offered a buffet. Skip Crane DJed and New Image Signs lit the giant lemon for a festive downtown Bluefield celebration.
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Public letters policy for Daily Telegraph editor input
The Daily Telegraph invites letters on public interest topics and requires the writer to include signature address and phone number. Submissions should be sent by email to editor bdtonline com for publication consideration.
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WVU Marshall basketball meeting proposal draws reader feedback
Readers respond to a West Virginia lawmaker’s plan mandating annual games between Marshall University and West Virginia University. Comments note advantages and downsides for both schools, question the relevance, and compare to games with West Liberty or Fairmont State. Most readers dismiss the idea as newsworthy.
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Berwind Lake pool closed amid state budget cuts
Reader letters discuss impacts of budget reductions on regional services, coal industry layoffs, and political actions. Citizens debate job losses for long time workers, rail freight shifts, and broader state fiscal policies while referencing local and national figures and events.
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