Granada Theater Restoration Brings Bluefield's Gem Back
Samantha Perry details Bluefield's Granada Theater revival led by community volunteers. The project reopens the 1928 Spanish Moorish venue with original floor, red and gold decor, and plans for a 700 seat, second floor dining and multiuse space. Alumni names from cinema history are noted, and local impact highlighted.
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Skip Crane
Skip
Pinnacle Rock
Granada
BPS
Julie Hurley
Daily Telegraph
Hurley
Let the redeemed of the LORD say so
Tricia Johnston publisher Conndy Patton sports editor Samantha Perry editor George Thwaites and Charles Owens are listed in the masthead with a religious citation from scripture crediting redemption from the enemy in the Bluefield Daily Telegraph obituary or masthead page.
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George Thwaites
Charles Owens
West Virginia vaccine lottery aims to lift COVID shots
An editorial urges WV officials to imitate Ohio's program noting Mercer County lag, detailing June 20 start with 1 million first draw and weekly 1 million prizes through August 4, plus grand prize of 1.588 million. It highlights eligibility, prizes, and public skepticism while stressing vaccination as regional health priority.
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Ohio
West Virginia
Mercer County
Jim Justice
Mike DeWine
Justice
Rocky Ridge
Manchin Trump Facebook reactions crowd comment on drug bust
Readable Facebook replies criticize authorities and discuss politics amid a large cartel related drug bust in Tazewell County. Voices reference Biden Trump Manchin and government actions, with varied opinions on law enforcement and eligibility.
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Tazewell County
Linda B
James A
Biden
Delma H
Cherri D
Dustin E
Craig B
Betty R
Facebook
Trump
Paul D
China
Carolyn
Congress
Rosanna H
U.S
Joe Manchin
D-W. Va
Joe
Virginia primary chatter and opinion threads spark debate
A collection of reader comments and social posts about Virginia politics and elections. Voices praise and criticize Joe Manchin, Terry McAuliffe, and Democratic leaders, debate election policy, and discuss development near Kee Dam in Bluefield.
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Richard G
Manchin
Jeanie Me P
Danny K
Virginia
Southwest
Richmond
Dave B
Larry
New
Democrat Communist Party
Mike L
U.S
Joe Manchin
D-Way
Shelia
Terry McAuliffe
Tanya E
Duane
Northam
Dana E
Bluefield
Kee Dam
Ace B
Russ D
Letters to the Editor policy and contact details
The Daily Telegraph will publish letters on matters of public interest. Letters must include signature address and phone number. Submissions to Letters to the Editor PO Box 1699 Bluefield WV 24701 or by email editor at b dt online com
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Daily Telegraph
Bluefield
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Granada Theater
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Mary Astor
A.A. Ritter
E.H. Geissler
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Greer Garson
Tommy Dorsey
Frank Sinatra
Bing Crosby
Spanky
Three Stooges
Colonial
Princeton Avenue
Milner
Brushfork
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Southwest Virginia
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Conndy Patton
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