Greatest occupation in life is being a dad
Reg Henry reflects on his father, a journalist who died at 96, and on the joy and burden of fatherhood. He notes the late world’s oldest man died at 111 and links longevity to life lessons from his dad. Henry, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette deputy editorial page editor, writes about family, humor, and lasting parental influence.
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Alexander Smich
Manhattan
New York Times
Dad
Jim
Reg Henry
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Rhenry
Postgazette.com
Father and priest honor in a reflection from Bluefield daily page
A son honors his father and a servant his master as quoted from the LORD of hosts. The line targets priests who despise God's name and asks where honor and fear have gone. The Bluefield Daily Telegraph staff roles appear surrounding the excerpt.
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Lord of Hosts
Kinser Named Tazewell County Schools Superintendent
Kinser, a 38 year veteran and current assistant superintendent, will lead Tazewell County Public Schools after Dr. Michaelene A. Meyer departs amid disappointment. Board concerns over Meyer's resignation preceded the selection as budget and contracts face delays amid a potential Virginia Medicaid expansion stalemate. Kinser has served as librarian, principal, and administrator, pledging dedication to local students and staff.
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Tazewellounty Public Schools
Michaelene A. Meyer
Tazewell County Board
House
Senate
Virginia
Tazewell
Kinser
Tazewell County
Brenda Lawson
Daily Telegraph
Worth memories spark from Greg Jordans Jake's Grocery feature
A reader recalls growing up in Worth near Jake's Grocery, Moldova? no, Worth. The letter details childhood memories, family stories, and local figures from the town including the company store, Dr Rivers, the post office run by Aunt Jean Dalton, the Methodist Church baptism, and a copperhead snake found by Tommy Sisk. The writer thanks Greg for the piece and shares decades of local color.
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Greg Jordan
Jake
Worth
Northfork
McDowell
White Saltbox
Dr. Rivers
Dad
Greg
Elkhorn
Indian Ridge
Mr. Stephenson
Ronnie Porter
Jean Dalton
We are the lucky ones in faith and life
Jaletta Albright Desmond writes about finding luck in faith and resilience amid trauma and loss. A couple reflects on coping through humor, prayer, and community while confronting parental grief and the test of belief.
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Randy Mooney
Randy Patton
Brian Woodson
Samantha Perry
Charles Owens
Ent
Jesus
Earth
Heaven
Cide
Jaletta Albright Desmond
Jdesmond
Bottonline.com
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