Tolls to double on West Virginia Turnpike to fund roads
West Virginia Parkways Authority votes June 7 to raise tolls on the 88 mile turnpike effective January 1 2019 aiming to issue up to 330 million in bonds for southern state road projects including King Coal Highway in Mercer County. Transponders cost 24 for three years with 13 dollar one time fee.
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Editorial staff and motto from Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Bluefield Daily Telegraph lists staff including News Editor Randy Mooney Publisher Andy Patton Sports Editor Samantha Perry Editor Asst. Managing Editor Charles Owens and Brian Woodson. A Proverbs verse quotes patience and honor for those who heed reproof.
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West Virginia Day Celebrated Across the State
West Virginia Day marks 1863 statehood with celebrations in towns like Athens and Mercer Mall. The observance recalls the Civil War split from Virginia and Lincoln’s 1863 proclamation. The piece honors the mountains, rivers, and resilient residents who attract outdoor enthusiasts and contribute to state pride.
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Local college presidents should be alumni of their schools
A letter argues that Concord University and Bluefield State College should appoint presidents who earned their bachelor’s degrees at the same institutions and grew up in West Virginia. The writer believes local graduates understand the region and will better guide their alma mater, even if advanced degrees come from larger schools.
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Heat in cars kills dogs prompts legal action and warnings
PETA emphasizes that leaving dogs in hot cars is deadly and criminal. The piece cites multiple cases, including a Georgia dog in a medical facility, a Staten Island pair of dogs, and a Nebraska case with prison and a 30 year dog ownership ban. It warns about rapid car temperatures, advises action if a dog is trapped, and urges owners to avoid leaving pets unattended in vehicles. Lindsay Pollard-Post of the PETA Foundation is cited.
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