Growing Up Fast in Previous Generations
Charles Boothe reflects on how responsibility started early in life in older generations, with boys working and girls marrying young. He contrasts his father’s survival- era duties with modern trends, noting higher infant mortality, limited medical care, and cultural shifts toward later independence.
Bluefield Bailn Telegraph Staff Credits
The piece lists newsroom roles with News Editor Tricia Johnston Publisher Andy Patton Sports Editor George Thwaites and Editor Samantha Perry, marking a historic byline for the Bluefield Telegraph and noting a biblical verse as a closing motto.
Grandparent scam warnings spread across West Virginia
The West Virginia Attorney General warns of ongoing grandparent scams using calls or emails claiming a grandchild or loved one is in danger. Recipients are urged to stay calm, verify via known numbers, ask for private details, and avoid providing bank or card information. Victims can contact the Consumer Protection Division at 1-800-368-8808.
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Independence era reflections and Richlands Lions golf event
A July 4 1776 echo contrasts rugged American independence with modern civic duty. A Richlands Lions Club inaugural golf tourney at Tazewell County Country Club raised funds for sight, prosthetics, food pantry and scholarships with sponsors and prize donations, including teams returning winnings to the club.
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Tazewell County Country Club
Richlands Lions Club
Advance Auto Parts
Michael Bandy & Associates
Doug and
Ginger Branton
Clinch Valley Health
Coaltown Taps
Ervin B. Davis & Company
First Community Bank
First Sentinel Bank
Freedom Ford Claypool Hill
Hurst Scott Funeral Home
Larry Johnson State Farm
John and
Cheri Knowles
Lindsey & Associates
Peter and
Jane Mulkey
David Mullins Wealth Management Company
Richlands Home Care
Thompson & Litton, Inc
TrustPoint Insurance
Twin Enterprises, Inc
Hole Sponsors
Gasco Drilling, Inc
Gene and Martha Hurst
Ramey
V&w
Richlands
Lions Club
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