Editorial Board Names And Bible Quote In The Telegraph
The Daily Telegraph Editorial Board presents its consensus in the columns below with members including Terry Horne Thomas A Colley Jim Terry Charles Boothe Barbara Hawkins and Bob Pepalis. A Bible quote is cited about Jesus saying with God all things are possible.
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Daily Telegraph
Terry Horne
Thomas A. Colley
Jim Terry
Princeton
Charles Boothe
Barbara Hawkins
Bob Pepalis
Jesus
God
Judge's ruling outrages over excuses for crime
Editorial denounces Logan County judge Ned Grubb for blaming Ricky Woody's education, job history, and drug or alcohol use for voluntary manslaughter. Argues criminals must not receive excuses and urges accountability despite alleged self defense or extenuating circumstances.
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Logan County
Logan
Ned Grubb
Ricky Woody
Woody
Peterstown Pirates Win West Virginia Class AA Title
Monroe County celebrates as Peterstown Pirates capture the state Class AA baseball championship. Jeff Moore reached base seven times and scored five runs while Tony Hawks delivered clutch relief pitching. Head coach Gordon Johnston with assistants Steve Ballengee and Brian Phipps steered the team to Monroe County’s first state title after a disputed final out.
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Monroe County
Peterstown
Pirates
Jeff Moore
Tony Hawks
Gordon Johnston
Steve Ballengee
Brian Phipps
Knight Named New Judge After Prosecution Career
David Knight will become a judge this Friday after more than 20 years as a firm prosecutor and court observer. The Daily Telegraph notes Knight's state criminal law expertise, his flair and strong personality, and reflects on his memorable trials and closing arguments. His friends and local attorneys praise his qualifications and anticipate his transition with mixed sentiment. Knight recalls notable cases, including the Bluefield bombing and Naomi Cloud, and plans to celebrate with Sheriff Don Meadows on his last prosecutor day. Barbara Hawkins, senior writer for the Daily Telegraph, contributed the piece.
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David Knight
Knight
Norris Kantor
Odell Huffman
Derek Swope
Bill Winfrey
Ed Wiley
Kantor
Winfrey
Wiley
Sean
Daily Telegraph
Charleston
Monroe County
Lewisburg
Summers
Fayette
Dai
Bluefield State College
Naomi Cloud
Cloud
Don Meadows
Meadows
Letters to the editor on equality and humility
A reader criticizes those who claim equality with God, arguing that such arrogance will be humbled by divine reproof. The brief note reflects a religiously charged stance on humility and judgment.
Abortion Debate Sparks Moral Letter to Mercer Mall
A reader condemns Florida courts for a law allowing a 15 year old to obtain an abortion without parental knowledge. The letter invokes biblical verses, warns of deception by Satan, and urges faith in Jesus. Gratitude is extended to local Mercy Mall helpers, a Bible bookstore clerk, a praying lady, and the rescue squad.
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Florida
God
Mercer Mall
Bible Book Store
West Virginia Special Olympics record set in 50-meter dash
Brian Estep of Monroe County clocked 6.1 seconds to set a West Virginia Special Olympics 50-meter dash record at last weekend's games and earned three first place medals. Graham High School Class of 1984 valedictorians Terri Lynn James Trina Dawn Lindsey and Barbara Jean Pruett plus salutatorian Lisa Marie Reich will address graduates at June 14 exercises.
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Brian Estep
Monroe County
West Virginia
Estep
Terri Lynn James
Trina Dawn Lindsey
Barbara Jean Pruett
Graham High School
Lisa Marie Reich
Graham Middle School
Public letters to Bluefield Daily Telegraph rules
Readers are urged that letters on public matters be concise and include signature, full address, and a contact telephone number. The newspaper will not publish pen names or anonymous letters under any circumstances.
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
The
Daily Telegraph
TV shows you will never see explained in satire
A humorous critique of network fall lineups and rejected show ideas. The narrator riffs on cancelled concepts like Thelma and The Boxcar Willie Show, mocking tasteless pitches and failed attempts to cash in on niche topics. The piece lampoons industry executives and the futile chase for fresh concepts.
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Outer Space
Howdy Doody
Ludlow Porch
Ludlow
ABC
Hollywood
Thelma
Roseanne
Eugene
Willie
Boxcar Willie
Ted Turner
Dolly Parton
Polly
Sylacauga
Ala
Mr. Edwina
Geraldo
John Tower
Andy Rooney
Lewis Grizzard Scribes for Cowles Syndicate
Noting his role as a columnist, Lewis Grizzard writes for the Cowles Syndicate and contributes humorous sports and cultural commentary distributed through the network. He is a prominent humor writer whose pieces appear in multiple newspapers.
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Lewis Grizzard
The
Cowles Syndicate
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