Unearthed Artifacts Reveal Past Life in Local Area
Greg Jordan reports on historic remnants found in Bluefield and Mercer County including a coal bin door, ice tongs, a 5 foot long screwdriver, a cherry and oak extension table, and wooden conduits on Commerce Street. The piece reflects on how craftspeople worked without modern tools and recalls mining history and DIY ingenuity.
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Dinefield Daily Telegraph Masthead and Motto
The note lists staff roles including News Editor Randy Mooney Publisher Andy Patton Sports Editor Samantha Perry Editor and Assistant Managing Editor Charles Owens George Thwaites. A Bible verse Philippians 2 3 AKJV appears as a motto.
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Back of the Dragon center opens drawing motorcyclists
The Back of the Dragon welcome center near Tazewell and Marion has begun operations at limited capacity as Virginia moves through phase two of reopening. The 5100 square foot facility serves riders with merchandise, a visitors center, a place to relax with frozen yogurt and a microbrew, and features a dragon statue. Riders travel from roughly 200 miles away while big summer dragon events remain canceled due to the pandemic, signaling a cautious return to normalcy in the region.
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Danny Addison
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Double Out Belcher Remembered by Bluefield Fans
A letter honors Henry Double Out Belcher a Bluefield legend who never missed a Bowen Field game. He teased calls with his signature style and stayed through rain delays, always cheering Bluefield from City Park stands. Bert Kersey Auburn NH signs off with memories of his royal Bluefield fandom.
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Will schools reopen and return to normal this fall
Fort Worth Star-Telegram columnist Cynthia M. Allen discusses whether schools can reopen in person this fall amid COVID-19. She notes Texas governor Abbott's June 1 summer sessions plan with safety protocols, CDC guidelines, and the fear of a return to online learning, while highlighting uncertain outcomes for students and families.
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