Historic hospital unity moves toward joint future in Mercer County
Eight leaders from W Painestn Community Hospital and Bluefield Regional Medical Center gathered in the Daily Telegraph Conference Room for a toast and letters of intent to join future services. The historic effort traces to April 1 2000 and reflects a long, sometimes tense, process toward regional cooperation benefiting Mercer County patients and communities.
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Bluefield Regional Medical Center
Daily Telegraph
Princeton Community Hospital
Bluefield Health Systems
Daily Telegraph Staff Credits and Motto
The Daily Telegraph lists Gary Advisson as Publisher and Samantha Perry as News Editor with state and senior copy editors. Line titles include Bar, Managing Editor, City Editor and Sports Editor, plus Business Editor. The entry ends with a Bible quote: I am the bread of life.
Mercer County medical centers move toward reality in regional accord
A quiet Monday handshaking session signals a major step for Mercer County and the region as Princeton Community Hospital and Bluefield Regional Medical Center agree to advance a heart center a cancer center and helicopter transport service. Officials say letters of intent and certificates of need remain and development will proceed on a fast track.
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West Virginia
Southwest Virginia
Princeton Community Hospital
Bluefield Regional Medical Center
Daily Telegraph
the Telegraph
Princeton
Charlie Mathena
Dan Dunmyer
Bob Holroyd
Tom Lilly
Bluefield
R.W
Buzz’ Wilkinson
Charlie Peters
Gene Pawlowski
Guy Perkins
Perfect Attendance Praised In Public Letters To Editor
A reader applauds Kristin Jennings for twelve years with no absences at PikeView and urges schools to honor students with perfect attendance. Another note from Naomi Richarson praises Zack Boileau's writing and wishes him success as he graduates. The Daily Telegraph reminds contributors that letters require signature, address, and phone number.
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Kristin Jennings
PikeView
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Zack
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W.va
Daily Telegraph
Ashcroft's FBI makeover sparks civil liberties debate
Dan K Thomasson argues that Attorney General Ashcroft's new FBI guidelines allow spying on Americans with minimal cause, risking constitutional rights and civil liberties. He warns against expanding government overreach and recalls past abuses under Hoover and policy eras, urging restraint.
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