Pop culture shocks push boundaries beyond recall
Samantha Perry reflects on a decade as Daily Telegraph Lifestyles editor from 1990 to 2000 and the era of bright trends. She recalls insect candy stories, tattoos, and outrageous fads, then laments the modern surge of shock value such as breast milk flavored treats and the desensitization it fosters.
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Appalachia
Kathy Kish
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Lollyphile
Jason Darling
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph Staff Names and Motto
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph lists staff including News Editor Sports Editor Darryl Hudson Publisher Andy Patton Brian Woodson Samantha Perry Editor Senior Editor Bill Archer Asst. Managing Editor Charles Owens and quotes a biblical verse about the narrow gate and life.
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New Bluefield Princeton Leaders Elected To City Councils
Voters in Bluefield and Princeton elected new leaders with Bluefield ousting three incumbents and five newcomers taking seats. Bluefield’s board includes Tom Cole Chuck McGonagle Barbara Thompson Smith Ellen Light and Mike Gibson. Princeton’s council adds Jackie Rucker Jim Harvey and incumbents Marshall Lytton Tim Ealy. Council seats begin July 1 in Princeton and August 1 in Bluefield.
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Chuck McGonagle
Barbara Thompson Smith
Ellen Light
Mike Gibson
Jacqueline
Jackie” Rucker
Jim Harvey
Marshall Lytton
Tim Ealy
Matz Hotel
Kroger
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Readers urged to send letters to editor at Telegraph
The Daily Telegraph invites letters on public interest topics and requires the writer to include signature address and phone number. Pen names and anonymous letters are not published and names will be disclosed. Email editor at bottonline.com or mail to Letters to the Editor P.O. Box 1599 Bluefield WV 24701.
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Bluefield
Growing Up With Summer Pool Lessons and Family Soaks
Kate Coil recalls summers at a large city sports complex pool, where she and her siblings learned to swim under varying styles and fears. She notes diving dread, evolving skills, and family dynamics as they spent days in the outdoor pool, with sun, sunscreen, and shared summer routines.
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