West Virginia Flood Echoes a 1000 Year Event
Taegaph Perry, editor of the Bluefield Daily Telegraph, recalls Greenbrier and McDowell County floods as scenes of rescue amid night scanner chaos. She notes the 2001 disaster’s anniversary nears while a current surge of rains and washed bridges devastates Mercer and Greenbrier counties.
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph Staff Roster Note
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph lists Randy Mooney as Publisher News Editor with Samantha Perry as Editor and Andy Patton as Assistant Managing Editor. Charles Owens oversees sports, and Brian Woodson is a treenes.
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Andy Patton
Charles Owens
Brian Woodson
Hatfield McCoy Trail four years of growth in Mercer County
The Hatfield McCoy Trail Authority and Bramwell celebrate four years of tourism growth in Mercer County with the Pocahontas Trail thriving alongside Indian Ridge and the new Spearhead Trail in nearby Virginia. Officials credit leadership for regional tourism expansion, urge more lodging, and invite visitors to explore Pocahontas, Indian Ridge, and Spearhead trails.
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Jeff Lusk
Louise Stoker
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Virginia
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Spearhead
Veggie burgers and soy dogs touted for Fourth of July
A letter urges independence from meat by choosing plant based burgers and soy dogs over traditional hot dogs and ham burgers. It cites the USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline warning about E coli and Salmonella and argues that veggie options lack pathogens cancer risks cholesterol and pesticides. The author promotes these products as healthier options available at most supermarkets for July Fourth celebrations.
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I am your American flag a tribute by James F Burns
A reflective piece recounts the flag’s history from 13 stars at Fort Stanwix to 50 stars, its role in wars from Brandywine to Iwo Jima, and its enduring symbolism of rights and freedom. It notes parades, public reverence, and debates over patriotism while honoring veterans and the flag’s global presence.
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