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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 2020
Page
4
Samantha Perry, editor of the Daily Telegraph, defends police and the thin blue line amid national turmoil sparked by George Floyds death. She argues cops protect the public, urge justice for Floyd, and rejects calls to defund the police while noting personal risks to journalists covering cops and courts.
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph lists Randy Mooney as Publisher Andy Patton as Sports Editor Samantha Perry as Editor and Assistant Managing Editor with Charles Owens and George Thwaites also named. The note includes a Bible quote.
West Virginia officials announce a $1 million grant through OSMRE to finish the Renaissance Village teacher housing project in Welch McDowell County. The aim is to attract and house teachers for the 2020 2021 school year with space for commercial use and faster completion.
Mike Eades of Princeton argues against reopening schools before the May 4 peak and urges continued mitigation. He warns that reopening early would raise cases and deaths, increase absenteeism, and suggests starting summer sessions for 20-21 but acknowledges conflicts with proms and graduations. He calls for sustained social distancing hygiene and masking to minimize exposure.
Reader posts criticize penalties for false unemployment claims and loss of state aid, with calls for accountability. They describe burdens on workers, discuss school reopenings, statue removal in Richmond, protests, and political changes including Mercer County politics. The mix reveals strong opinions on policy, history, and governance.
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