State leaders praise coallands while national mood sours
West Virginia Governor Earl Ray Tomblin in his State of the State urges bipartisan work and coal region recovery with a hoped 140 million federal grant. Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe emphasizes economic development with a GOP legislature. National view remains pessimistic as Obama’s State of the Union draws mixed reactions and Trump Clinton futures loom. Charles Owens analyzes findings and offers local perspectives.
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph Sports Editor Notes Verse Quote
The message notes staff roles at Bluefield Daily Telegraph with Randy Mooney as Publisher Samantha Perry as Editor Andy Patton as Assistant Managing Editor and Charles Owerts as News Editor. It includes a biblical verse 1 Thessalonians 4 16.
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Regional crisis as Walmart Kmart closures hit jobs
Store closures threaten McDowell County with 140 lost Walmart positions and over 50 more from a Kmart shutdown at Claypool Hill Mall in Tazewell County. Norfolk Southern consolidates Pocahontas Division offices, adding more regional job losses amid other retail and mining cuts. Local leaders urge action, coordination, and economic diversification.
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Plant based eating grows as New Year resolution gains traction
Benny Donovan notes rising plant based options as meatless meals gain popularity. Gallup cites 22 percent avoiding meat and 12 percent avoiding dairy, with supermarkets expanding plant based meats cheeses and milks. Transition tips and recipes abound online.
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Iowa caucuses and the politics of barometers
Dan Thomasson argues that Iowa caucuses distort national politics, turning a rural state race into a national barometer. He recalls past primaries with Carter and Kennedy, notes voter profiles and urban media influence, and questions the relevance of smoke filled rooms and regional primaries in determining general election outcomes.
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