Who pays for your government and who bears the tax burden
The piece analyzes federal spending and taxes, noting the $2.63 trillion 2009 budget and $8,650 per person. It contrasts conservative calls for smaller government with liberal demands for more programs, highlights tax brackets from 10 to 35 percent, and shows that the top 10 percent pay 70 percent of income taxes while the bottom half pays 3.07 percent. It cites Tax Foundation figures and identifies James H. Smokey Shott of Bluefield, VA.
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U.S
Everett Dirksen
Menning
United States
The
Tax Foundation
America
Centurion’s Reply Echoes Faith Over Deason Colley Perry
A religious quotation from Mark 15 39 AKJV appears in the Cluefield Baily Telegraph noting William Randy Deason as publisher Thomas Colley as executive editor Samantha Perry as managing editor The piece frames the biblical line as a closing benediction over the newsroom leadership during a period of reflection.
Government DMV Pushes Call Center Solution Over Local Access
A West Virginia state DMV uses a Charleston based 800 line to serve 23 offices, citing efficiency and staffing limits. Critics argue centralization harms local access, arguing residents should reach local offices by phone or in person and questioning the statewide call center model's benefits.
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West Virginia
State Department of Motor Vehicles
Princeton
Charleston
Steve Dale
DMV
Dale
Mercer
Gas prices and Congress blamed by letter writer
A reader argues over blame for gas prices. They criticize oil companies and OPEC, recall 1970s shortages, and accuse Congress of nothing but re-election schemes after 30 years of inaction. The letter laments ongoing energy dependence and political failures.
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OPEC
Congress
U.S. Congress
Nada
House
Senate
Pocahontas High School Farewell Event Recalls Rich History
A bittersweet goodbye at Pocahontas High School draws former students and community members to reminisce among century-spanning memorabilia. Posters, trophy cases, and headlines from 1928 through the 21st century evoke cherished days as locals recount friends, sports memories, and school pride.
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Pocahontas High School
Indians
Montcalm Generals
Bill Murphy
Veronica Daugherty
Vera Lee Austin
John Barber
David Woodard
Woodard
Louis Crouch
West Virginia reflections and local ties after flood
Wilson Butt of Bluefield shares observational prose on flood recovery in McDowell County and nearby towns. He recalls Tim Russert’s influence, critiques national politics from a local lens, and urges regional resilience amid economic strain and “trickle up” hopes.
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Jimmy Gianato
West Virginia
Tim Russert
Buffalo
NBC
Big Russ & Me
Russert
Big Russ
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Kimball Hardware
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