Welch Fireworks Night Marked Coal Town Revival
Bill Archer recalls the June 24 2001 Welch celebration during the McDowell County Salute to Coal Truck Drivers. He describes a vibrant night with a parade, fireworks, and new sewer and riverbank projects, followed by devastating floods in July and May that tested the community. He remains hopeful for future summer celebrations and ongoing recovery.
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Welch
McDowell Street
Starland Heights
Regional newspaper staff list and biblical verse
The Baily Telegraph staff is listed with Gary Adkisson as Publisher Samantha Perry Tammie Toler Barbara Hawkins and Andy Patton in editorial roles. Senior Copy Editor Thomas A Colley Executive Editor Managing Editor City Editor Sports Editor and Business Editor are also named. A Bible verse from John 7 38 AV is quoted.
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Tammie Toler
Barbara Hawkins
Andy Patton
Byrd urges swift homeland security funding and action
Senator Robert Byrd calls on the Bush Administration to back immediate homeland security legislation amid debate over an 8.3 billion funding package. He met with Tom Ridge and Andrew Card, urging rapid passage to fund border airport police and protection of nuclear facilities, warning against overreliance on creating a department alone.
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Tom Ridge
White House
Andrew Card
Congress
Sen. Byrd
Can opener hysteria sparks wider school safety debate
Letters condemn overreaction to a can opener incident in a Teachers article and argue for focusing on literacy and real safety. The writer praises Randy and Nancy Lamb and Bluefield Dance Theatre for their work with youth, noting the impact of their programs on local children.
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Bluefield Dance Theatre
Chicory Square
Bluefield High School
Mr. Lamb
Randy Lamb
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Afghanistan must not slide off U.S. radar screen
The piece weighs risks of Afghanistan dropping from U.S. priorities after 9/11. It notes Taliban and al Qaeda remnants, ongoing weapon finds, incomplete border sweeps, and a resurgent al Qaeda globally. It also covers a faltering loya jirga in Kabul amid intimidation and U.S. meddling claims.
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Mideast
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Taliban
al Qaeda
Mullah Omar
Osama bin Laden
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Stabilizing Afghanistan Needs U S Help Say McFeathers
Dale McFeathers argues that stabilizing Afghanistan will be difficult and requires continued U S intervention. He warns previous neglect harmed Afghanistan and urges a larger international military and aid presence to prevent the country from sliding from focus. He notes Hamid Karzai’s fragile governance and calls for sustained support.
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Kabul
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