Summer dangers fueled a quirky childhood of scratches and stitches
Samantha Perry recalls summers of risk and rough play from her childhood near Green Valley, recounting go carts, grapevine swings, bee stings, and tree climbing that left lasting scars. She notes a shift to caution with modern tech and laments lost adventures, while highlighting local places like Hills department store and Doc Prudich's Montcalm office.
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Old Hills
Green Valley
Dad
Bluefield Daily Telegraph Pedigreed Editor Info Note
Tricia Johnston is publisher and Samantha Perry editor at the Bluefield Daily Telegraph with Andy Patton listed as sports editor. The page includes a biblical verse attributed to George Thwaites.
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Renewal of highway funding boosts King Coal and Coalfields projects
The piece discusses renewed hopes for federal and state funds to advance the King Coal Highway and Coalfields Expressway in southern West Virginia. It highlights the bipartisan infrastructure deal led by Senator Manchin, possible passage in Congress, and Governor Justice’s announcement of $200 million in road bond money to finish Coalfields Expressway from Pineville to Welch.
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Pineville
Welch
McDowell County
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Virginia
Parkways Authority
Wyoming County
Mercer County
Bill S
U.S
D-W. Va
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Ruth
Loretta M
Joseph V
America
Delma H
Mercer boy raises funds for Dollywood trip with lemonade sales
A Mercer youth uses lemonade stands to fund a Dollywood visit, drawing praise from readers who share supportive messages and memories. The post highlights community encouragement, with comments from locals and others optimistic about the boy’s future and experience.
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Dollywood
Alex
Brandie
Jayden
Rebecca C
Region 2D title claim sparks local reaction
Readers weigh in on a Gate City high school topic as local sentiments flood the comment page. Supporters praise Nick Knowles and Nic Knowles while others praise community projects, hospital leadership, and local businesses. The forum also covers national issues, local growth questions, and reactions to political and social topics.
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Kim C
Nic Knowles
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Barbara
Janet P
Biden
Champ
Ruth W
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Michael B
Tazewell County
Bluestone Park
Dusty McK
Karen Bowling
Princeton Community Hospital
Karen
Jennie
BSC Nursing
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Ron W
Bluefield
Allison H
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
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George Thwaites
New Hope For King Coal, Coalfields Expressway
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Mani
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