Courthouse rumors swirl around Mercer County leadership
Rumors circulate about Sheriff Harold Buckner potential resignations and court-branch reshuffles in Mercer County. Buckner denies stepping down but notes plans to finish his term, while speculation links divisional chiefs, magistrates, and judges to future openings, with names like Dent, Martin, Campbell, and Frazier arising amid party politicking.
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Harold Buckner
Mercer County
Buckner
County Commission
Division of Highways
Buddy Campbell
Jim Dent
Bluefield
Princeton
Casey Martin
Dent
Campbell
Fred Vankirk
Charleston
Martin
Charles Pace
Derek Swope
Kay Bayless
Robert E. Holroyd
House of Delegates
Wise
Mark Wills
Family Court
Edwin Wiley
David Burton
John Anderson
Norris Kantor
Jerome Katz
Holroyd
Frazier
Telegraph Masthead Names and Bible Verse Attribution
The Daily Telegraph staff are listed with Samantha Perry as publisher and Thomas A Colley in roles including Executive Editor and News Editor. The page notes senior editing positions across city sports and business desks, followed by a biblical quote from John 3 3.
Court rules Pledge of Allegiance unconstitutional
Outrage follows a federal ruling that the pledge violates the First Amendment by endorsing religion with the words under God. The deciding judge stayed the ruling as appeals consider a rehearing. Public outcry and possible Supreme Court review loom as the case proceeds.
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Michael Newdow
Congress
England
Church of England
Virginia
Episcopal Church
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
Danbury
Baptist Association
Appeals Court
Supreme Court
Yard sale signs spark a citizen complaint in Princeton
A reader laments local priorities from yard sale signs to parking tickets and flood losses. They critique perceived moral focus in Tazewell and Princeton, noting business losses from floods and feeling neglected by FEMA SBA and banks while praising crackdowns on illegal yard sale signs.
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FEMA
SBA
Bank
Tazewell
Princeton
USA
Build-a-Lake project sparks humor and questions in Mercer County
In Mercer County, the proposed Build-a-Lake dam has evolved from a 10,000 acre lake at a $20 million request to roughly 500 acres at $40 million. A reader notes apparent support bias at meetings, questions why broader county benefits like a sewer system aren’t pursued, and recalls personal surveys showing near zero support.
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Ionate
Mercer County
Letters Critique Dam Project On Bluestone River
A reader from Athens and Rock WV critiques a proposed recreational dam on the Bluestone River, arguing it ignores flood conditions and would displace Mercer County retirees to attract nonlocals. The writer praises media coverage but asserts opposition is real and ongoing.
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Bluestone River
Mercer County
Bluefield
Bluestone
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Barbara Hawkins
The
Daily Telegraph
Bhawkins
Bottonline.com
Samantha Perry
Thomas A. Colley
Tammie Toler
Andy Patton
Jesus
John
Gary Adkisson
Bill Archer
Teddy Paynter
Heneeneeneenenees
Greg Jordan
Lake
Dale E. Geiger
Athens and
Rock, W.va
American Diabetes Association
ADA
Princeton City Park
West Virginia
United States
Janet Shrewsbury
Princeton Community Hospital
Bluefield Regional Medical Center
Hickman’s
Inkind
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