Aunt Ruby Brought Cameras to Family Life in Mountains
Charles Boothe recalls Aunt Ruby whose natural talent for posing and performing drew family attention to Kodak photos and 8mm home movies. Aunt Ebb documented gatherings despite cost, while others doubted, later preserving grainy films as priceless family history amid isolation in the mountains and limited opportunities.
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West Virginia broadband gap seen despite huge spending
The region lags in high speed internet with WV ranking 47th nationwide and about 500000 residents lacking reliable service. Virginia grants fund deployment in Tazewell and other counties while lawmakers push federal bills to broaden rural access and leverage ARP funds locally.
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Frustration with Leaders Sparks Call for Reform
A public letter from Warren L. Butt of Princeton expresses long standing discontent with political figures and governance. He links historic corruption cases to current frustrations and urges term limits, bipartisanship, and listening to working class citizens to avert a national crisis.
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Cluefield Daily Telegraph personnel and scripture quote
News Editor Tricia Johnston publisher Andy Patton sports editor Samantha Perry editor managing editor George Thwaites. The passage quotes Samuel: obedience is better than sacrifice and listening than the fat of rams.
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Public Letters Submissions for Bluefield Daily Telegraph
The Daily Telegraph will publish letters on matters of public interest. Letters must include the writer’s signature address and phone number. Submissions should be sent to Bluefield Daily Telegraph P.O. Box 1699 Bluefield WV 24701 or by email editor bdtonline com.
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