Charleston political upheaval and deep south shifts amid tragedy
The Charleston leadership shakeup could reshape southern West Virginia, with Sen Jeff Kessler poised to lead the Senate and Browning slated as majority whip. Mercer and McDowell counties face leadership shifts while Giffords’s assassination attempt shocks the nation, as birds and fish die across Arkansas and headlines swirl about Route 52 and local races.
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Cluefield Daily Telegraph Staff Spotlight
Cluefield Daily Telegraph lists Darryl Hudson as Publisher News Editor and Sports Editor Samantha Perry as Managing Editor Senior Editor and City Editor Charles Owens quotes a biblical verse in a closing line reflecting editorial tone.
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Giffords Shooting Sparks Debate Over Politics and Madness
The Tucson attack on Rep Gabrielle Giffords, from a Congress on Your Corner event, underscores the line between political rhetoric and violence. Loughner, described as a social outcast, appeared delusional with nihilistic beliefs, raising questions about mental health and gun laws. The piece urges maintaining openness and accessibility in Congress while addressing the tragedy.
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Letters Claim Liquor Rules Invite God's Wrath
A reader argues that adding more liquor stores will anger God and bring floods fires and crime. The letter urges state leaders to reconsider and cautions that societal ills will worsen if liquor access increases. Jesus is cited as a forthcoming sign and the writer pleads for divine mercy.
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Bluefield Faces Safety, Heritage, and Utility Notes
A Bluefield column reflects on officials and succession in Virginia, praises the Bluefield Area Arts Center as a city gem, warns about outside electrical hazards without ground fault protection, and notes a pending street sweeper return after months. The piece urges awareness of civic duties and safety.
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New street sweeper arriving amid weather delays in Bluefield
Wilson Butt of Bluefield notes a new street sweeping machine reached the vendor on December 3 and awaits delivery to Bluefield as weather disrupts transport. Training for operators will cover operation and maintenance. He expresses hope for winter to end and city to begin street tidying.
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