Living and gambling in Four Seasons Country shifts over time
Larry Hypes reflects on a region of vibrant mountains and changing downtowns, noting newfound beer sales, lingering blue laws, and the erosion of a Sunday rest. He contrasts traditional work ethic with lottery culture, warning that gambling can threaten financial security yet acknowledging risks helped build America.
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Memory Lane
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Local Telegraph Editor Credits and Staff List
The Baily Telegraph lists Samantha Perry as editor and names Thomas A Colley as executive editor and news editor with state editor and senior copy editor roles. Tammie Toler Barbara Hawkins and Andy Patton are listed, along with managing editor city editor and sports and business editors. A biblical verse is included.
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Tammie Toler
Barbara Hawkins
Andy Patton
Teen Court: Mercer County Tries Peer Justice System
A community program sponsored by Community Connections Inc introduces Teen Court where teens act as jurors, prosecutors, defense attorneys, bailiffs and clerks. The faster, lower cost court expects quicker outcomes for offenses from truancy to minor assault, with peers imposing restitution, community service or education programs.
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Community Connections, Inc
Mercer County
Beer at Bowen Field Sparks Baseball Controversy
Jean Waters of Bluefield West Virginia laments Bowen Field selling beer, arguing it will ruin baseball fun, likening it to greed. She appeals to Christians to pray, fears inebriated spectators and losing faithful fans, and stresses the issue affects widows and communities.
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Lake Bottom lake debate targets Bluefield and Princeton
William Horton argues against a proposed Lake Bottom project linking Bluefield and Princeton. He questions benefits to Bluefield while noting travelers would exit at Princeton. Horton urges Charleston action and sides with impeachment rhetoric if a $20 million package passes under Bob Wise.
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Dressing kids like Britney Spears sparks shopping debate
Betsy Hart argues against marketing aggressively sexualized children’s clothing at Target and similar outlets. She highlights teen fashion trends at GapKids and Abercrombie and Fitch, questions parental boundaries, and critiques feminist silence on the issue. She favors modest options from Lands’ End and L.L. Bean as alternatives.
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the Post
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