Obama gaffes vs Bushisms spark media debate
James H. Smokey Shott notes Obama has misstatements and misremembered claims, comparing them to Bush gaffes he cites as unfairly scrutinized. The piece argues media coverage favors Bush errors while downplaying Obama's remarks on politics, countries, and history. Shott is a resident of Bluefield Virginia.
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Cluefield Daily Telegraph Publisher and Editors Named
The Cluefield Daily Telegraph lists William Randy Deason as Publisher Thomas A Colley as Executive Editor and Samantha Perry as Managing Editor. A biblical quote from Mark 7 21 23 AKJV appears in the text.
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Thomas A. Colley
Samantha Perry
Heat safety guidance for the two Virginias amid rising temperatures
The region faces a heat wave with highs in the upper 80s through Friday. CDC guidance urges fluids, electrolytes, light clothing, shade, hats, sunblock, and indoor cooling. Do not leave children or pets in cars. Check on vulnerable neighbors and offer help to prevent heat illness.
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Community letter thanks GED supporters in Mercer County
A letter from Marcie Ware at Mercer County Academy of Adult Learning Center expresses gratitude to First Community Bank and the Rotary Clubs of Princeton and Bluefield for supporting the GED program and graduation. It notes free GED tests starting July 1 2008 for those who pass the practice test and new rules for 16 18 year olds no longer in public schools. Old GED scores from 2002 will be reinstated in July allowing retakes. classes run Monday Thursday and some evenings in Princeton at the WorkForce Career Center. Call 425 7953 for registration and details.
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WV paving repaves U S Route 52 from Bluefield to Brushfork
Crews from WV Paving complete a 255000 dollar project resurfacing a three lane stretch from Bluefield city limits north of Bluefield State College to the WV Route 123 junction in Brushfork. Meanwhile at the Men's Expo in Brushfork the Marine Army and National Guard teams handed out gifts to families and fundraisers entertain with a dunking booth for United Way.
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APCo rate case and Bluefield memorial noted in area column
The piece covers APCo base rate increase hearings with Virginia State Corporation Commission dates and local opposition led by Bluefield mayor elect Don Harris. It notes a $207.9 million increase effective October 28 and a public hearing set for October 29 in Richmond. Also mentioned are the Bluefield Farmer's Market opening, a memorial proclamation for Sgt James Howard Altizer, and local political commentary from Wilson Butt.
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