Barbara Hawkins Retires From Daily Telegraph After Decades Of Service
Barbara Hawkins retires as chief political correspondent of the Daily Telegraph after more than three decades of reporting on state and county politics. She will continue contributing to editorial pages while remaining a prominent voice on public policy, the Capitol, and statewide issues.
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Cluefield Baily Telegraph Leadership Names
Publisher William Randy Deason leads the Cluefield Baily Telegraph with Samantha Perry as News Editor and Andy Patton as Sports Editor. Brian Woodson serves as Executive Editor, joined by Thomas A Colley as Managing Editor and in senior editorial roles City Editor. They referenced a line about inspiration: They looked to him, and were lightened, and their faces were not ashamed.
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Bluestone Tech Park gains unanimous county backing near Bluefield VA
Tazewell County Board of Supervisors backed the 680 acre Bluestone Regional Business and Technology Park near Bluefield Virginia. The plan now goes to Richmond for state agency review and possible funding with Gov Kaine to endorse the project. The county received a 67500 dollar grant for master planning and preliminary engineering. The vision includes high tech jobs, a hotel conference center, eateries, shops, a golf course and residential and recreational amenities. The next step is a master plan presentation in Richmond on June 19.
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Americans First and Americans Only
A Chicago reader recalls second generation heritage and pride in being American first. He describes immigrant roots from Polish, Russian backgrounds, notes sponsorships and legal entry requirements, and rails against illegal border crossing, bilingualism in public life, and perceived anti assimilation attitudes. He argues illegal aliens are not immigrants.
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Mercer County in Spotlight as WV Legislature Opens
Speculation grows that Mercer County may hold real clout when the 2007 West Virginia Legislature convenes in January. Senate Majority Leader H Truman Chafin of Mingo District 6 expected to stay powerful, with possible Republican leadership consideration for Mercer values. Rumors tie Vic Sprouse’s future to party dynamics after a high profile divorce and fundraising activity that may affect GOP support. Don Caruth and Jesse Guills emerge as potential alternative leaders if reform shifts occur.
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West Virginia politics shift as party leaders eye roles
Barbara Hawkins notes movers in the West Virginia Senate and House as Caruth and Guills consider leadership posts. Republicans weigh leadership after Turnpike battles and debate outcomes. Speaker Kiss urges delaying speakership bets while Warner and Thompson jockey for support amid GOP upheaval. Capeheart plans Fulbright year abroad and party aims to focus on local issues.
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