Author's Week Celebrates Readings For All Ages
Greg Jordan reports during Mercer County Author's Week as readers visit schools to share Tomie de Paola's works and discuss children's tales. He highlights Big Anthony and Strega Nona, noting lessons about listening, warnings, and the magic pasta pot. The event underscores reading as fun and a source of knowledge for both kids and adults.
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Mercer County
Tomie de Paola
de Paola
Strega Nona
Big Anthony
Ceres
Tyler Sabo
Justin Lewis
Lindsey Compton
Arthur Conan Doyle
Sherlock Holmes
New Heart and Spirit Promised In Ezekiel Verse
The Daily Telegraph presents a quotation from Ezekiel 36 26 to 27 in the AV rendering. It proclaims a spiritual promise of a renewed heart and the inward placing of a divine spirit to guide obedience to statutes and judgments.
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Ezekiel
Princeton eyes annexation and growth to fifth largest city
Princeton official Doug Freeman outlines a future plan featuring annexation within two miles, expansion along I-77 and Route 460, a new courthouse annex, Streetscape revival of East Mercer Street, and a Virginian Industrial Park project. He argues annexation would boost the tax base, improve services, and position Princeton for bold development with a new comprehensive plan guiding future growth.
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Ike
Princeton
Doug Freeman
Freeman
Mercer Street
Hughes Family concert thanked for community support at Spanishburg church
A letter expresses gratitude to God and the Hughes Family for the January 5 concert at Spanishburg United Methodist Church. It thanks media outlets and radio stations for publicity and mentions adding 45 folding chairs to accommodate attendees. The writer praises church groups and blessings for all who attended and supported the ministry.
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Spanishburg United Methodist Church
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Jesus Christ
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Trading Journal
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WPVO
Richlands Grad Stars in Super Bowl Glory
Richlands celebrates Mike Compton, Richlands High School graduate and star football player, in the championship game. Local booster and fans praise his performance as a highlight for the community. Big Blue pride echoes through Richlands as the Super Bowl moment arrives.
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Richlands
Mike Compton
Richlands High School
Super Mike
Roots legacy endures in memory and culture a quarter century later
Daily Telegraph columnist Tom Bone reflects on the 1977 Roots miniseries. He recalls its groundbreaking format, the powerful storytelling of Alex Haley about seven generations, and the impact on American culture and genealogy. The piece notes cast members, awards, and the lasting resonance of Haley’s mythmaking approach.
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Gambia River
America
ABC
Haley
Atlantic
Colonies
Ucla
LeVar Burton
Kunta Kinte
John Amos
Leslie Uggams
Ben Vereen
Chicken George
Lou Gossett
Richard Roundtree
O.J. Simpson
Ed Asner
Ralph Waite
Lloyd
Concord College
Rooster
Tom Bone
Daily Telegraph
Tbone
Bottonline
Kirjasto.sci.fi
Public letters to editor seek brief opinions
The Daily Telegraph invites concise letters on public issues. Include signature address and phone number for publication consideration. Submissions may be sent by email to editor bdtonline com or by mail to Letters to the Editor Bluefield Daily Telegraph 928 Bluefield Avenue Bluefield WV 24701.
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