Road trip reflections of an editor en route to Birmingham
Samantha Perry chronicles a solo driving journey from West Virginia to Alabama to attend an editors conference in Birmingham. She notes scenic views, minor delays, a downpour and valet parking, then describes networking with 20 editors, headline discussions, and comparisons of regional news, finishing with a return north and cultural observations from the road.
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West Virginia
Alabama
Virginia
Tennessee
Georgia
Birmingham
Ala
Bluefield
Bob Seger
Bluefield Daily Telegraph Staff and Editor Roles
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph lists Randy Mooney as editor and Samantha Perry as News Editor with Andy Patton as Senior Editor and Bill Archer as Sports Editor. Brian Woodson serves as Assistant Managing Editor and Charles Owens is noted with a biblical quote.
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Samantha Perry
O Daily Telegraph
Her &T Sperry
Andy Patton
Bill Archer
Brian Woodson
Charles Owens
Bluefield College Dental School Funding Weighs on Bluestone Park
Tazewell County officials face a funding dilemma as a June deadline passed without a Tobacco Commission grant of 10 million dollars for Bluefield College Dental School. The county may wait for possible September action, while the project seeks other funds and tenants for the Bluestone Regional Business and Technology Park remains vacant.
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Tazewell County
Bluefield College
Bluestone
Virginia Tobacco
Dental School
Tobacco Commission
Tazewell County Board of Supervisors
Northwestern
Seth White
White
Board of Supervisors
Dental College Board of Directors
Charlie Stacy
Chris Shoemaker
Shoemaker
Bluefield Middle School Band Shines Under Windy Chicory Square
Michael Williams from Princeton praises the Bluefield Middle School Band and director Dr Woodbury for a windy but memorable concert at Chicory Square. The performance carried music across downtown Bluefield, delivering humor and resilience as the band pressed on and delighted attendees.
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Bluefield
Dr Woodbury
Chicory Square
Vier
Readers urged to send letters to editor at Bluefield
The Daily Telegraph invites public opinion and requests letters include signature address and phone number. Send to Letters to the Editor PO Box 1599 Bluefield WV 24701 for consideration and possible publication.
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Daily Telegraph
Bluefield Daily Telegraph PO
Bluefield, WV
D-Day memories linger in Ann McFeatters tribute
Ann McFeatters recalls D-Day and Normandy memories from veterans encounters at the 50th anniversary, describing courage and sacrifice. The piece recalls Eisenhower, Clinton, Dole, and the enduring impact of June 6, 1944 on home fronts and cemeteries at Colleville sur Mer.
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Europe
Normandy
Battle of the Bulge
Dwight Eisenhower
Bob Dole
Kansas
Bill Clinton
William Jefferson Clinton
Eisenhower
English Channel
Wehrmacht
Channel
Colleville-sur- Mer
Clinton
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Technology Park
Bluefield Band
Michael Williams
Princeton
Me Lucy
Pops
Ann McFeatters
Willead Hed
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