Best and worst of human nature on one day in two towns
Greg Jordan recalls a purse snatching in a Kroger lot near Stafford Drive and a victim who fought back, then travels to Grundy Virginia for a capital murder arraignment and a memorial service. He notes the media’s steady presence, the crowd, and the contrast between crime and communal mourning.
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Princeton
Stafford Drive
W.L. Harman
Kroger
Department of Health and Human Resources
Mercer County
Grundy
Buchanan County
Appalachian School of Law
Grundy Baptist Church
Law School
Daily Telegraph leadership stubs and staff notes
The item lists Gary Adkisson as Publisher City Editor WV State Editor with Thomas A Colley as Executive Editor VA State Editor and a Sports Editor and Business Editor. It includes a biblical quote from Proverbs 28 27.
Richlands High investigation leaves questions for school board
Community residents demand answers about an investigation at Richlands High School. State police reviewed transcript discrepancies and recommended school board handling. The board has not named those suspended or detailed the allegations, leaving families anxious about student impacts and future safeguards.
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Richlands High School
Richlands
Virginia
Dennis Lee
Tazewell County
Richlands Area
Traffic chaos at Kmart Cumberland Road Route 460 intersection
A reader from Holly Hill Estates urges traffic engineers to fix a dangerous intersection by painting roadway arrows and adding clear right of way indications. The writer notes frequent confusion as exits from the Kmart parking lot block westbound Cumberland Road and eastbound Cumberland Road stop signs are often ignored, with near misses and several accidents reported.
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Kmart
Cumberland Road
Holly Hill Estates
Dental program thanks supporters for fundraiser aid
The Dental Assisting Program at Mercer County Technical Education Center thanks businesses for donated food, merchandise, and money aiding fundraisers. Students worked hard to raise funds to attend the Thomas P Hinman Dental Meeting in Atlanta. Bertha Robertson, Instructor, and students.
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Mercer County Technical Education Center
Thomas P Hinman Dental
Atlanta
Relay for Life campaign sparks personal call to fight cancer
A personal appeal outlines joining WVVA in a Relay for Life team to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. The narrator recalls being recruited by doctors after an eight-year-old was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia and urges coworkers to participate through sign ups, donations, and events.
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Life
WVVA
American Cancer Society
Survivor shares scarf symbols and calls for Relay for Life support
Jennifer Hoyt, WVVA-TV news director, writes of her cancer battle and recovery, recalling a green scarf as a symbol of rebellion against leukemia. She urges Mercer County residents to form teams for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life on May 18 at Mitchell Stadium Bluefield, highlighting fundraising and community turnout.
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American Cancer Society of
Mercer County
Mitchell Stadium
Bluefield
Relay For Life
American Cancer Society Today
Readers invited to send letters on public matters
The Daily Telegraph seeks public letters for publication. Names will be published. Letters should be concise and include signature, address, and phone number. Submit opinions on public issues to be considered for print.
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Daily Telegraph
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