Bible Verse and Editorial Note From Daily Telegraph
The column presents a U S Constitution quotation about religious freedom and press rights followed by a note from the Daily Telegraph Editorial Board. It lists Steve Smith as Publisher and W Thomas A Colley as Executive editor and includes today’s Bible quote from Numbers 32 11 12 about Caleb and Joshua for religious reflection.
Stay in school and earn a good college education
Editorial urges graduating seniors in southern West Virginia and southwest Virginia to continue education. It frames a college degree as essential to meeting future challenges and opening doors, noting high school is a first step toward a shaped future and encouraging readers to stay in school and strive for success.
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Southwest Virginia
Firemen praised for risking lives at Bluefield home blaze
A reader thanks the Bluefield West Virginia fire department for courage and professionalism during a severe house fire described as one of the hottest and smokiest in years. Firefighters entered hazardous conditions and extinguished the blaze despite fumes causing illness and at least one burn injury. The writer publicly commends their efforts.
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Bluefield
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ISTEA grants denied for Tazewell Bluefield Cedar Bluff
Local officials in Tazewell Bluefield and Cedar Bluff learned the region missed Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act funds for key projects. Plans include Tazewell Main Street Master Plan phase one a Bluefield hike and bike trail and a Cedar Bluff overlook. Officials express disappointment and plan to pursue other funding next year while Cedar Bluff braces for a June 15 reopening goal for the four lane. Bluefield bypass dedication with Gov George Allen slated for June 28 draws regional attention.
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Bristol
Virginia Department of Transportation
ISTEA
David Hill
Hill
Roanoke
Town Historical Society
Charles E. Green III
Keith Holland
Ing
VDOT
Frank Phipps
Mother Nature
Tazewell County
County Fairgrounds
Betty Melvin
James H. Drew
George Allen
Art Mead
Clinton must declare candidacy and project presidential posture
Ann McFeatters argues Clinton should formally announce his bid, focus on policy over optics, and avoid pretense that he is above the fray. He should highlight economy gains and deficit reduction, rebuff mockery of character, and confront issues shaping the 1996 campaign without resorting to negative tactics.
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Time Magazine
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Surviving Rejection from UCLA to Syracuse
A student recounts college rejections in 1989 to 1997, detailing letters from UCLA and others, coping through humor and resolve. The narrative follows shifting hopes from negative self judgments to eventual acceptance at Syracuse University, framed by vivid personal anecdotes and pop culture references.
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Alexandra Radtke
Washington University
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Andre May
Cassetta Johnson
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Maya Angelou
Los Angeles
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