Coal Miners and Climate Policy Fuel Appalachian Debate
A reader recalls coal miners in Appalachia and argues against policies harming coal power. He cites pride, history, and WWII steel needs while warning of higher heating costs for the elderly. The letter contrasts with concerns over climate action and ends by noting a roadside duck rescue in Bluefield and signing off as Daily Telegraph editor Samantha Perry.
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Appalachian
America
Appalachia
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Bluefield Daily News Masthead and Editorial Staff
The Bluefield Baily Telegraph lists Samantha Perry as News Editor and Sports Editor, with Andy Patton as Senior Editor and Bill Archer and Brian Woodson as Assistant and Managing Editors. Charles Owens quotes Psalms 24:1.
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Andy Patton
Bill Archer
Brian Woodson
Charles Owens
Vacant storefronts revived by redevelopment efforts in the region
Vacant storefronts and decaying buildings across southern West Virginia and southwest Virginia are gradually decreasing as demolition programs remove hazards and new buyers repurpose spaces. Princeton partners convert the former library into offices for the Children’s Home Society, and the First Community Bank site is planned as Princeton City Hall and space for New River Community and Technical College.
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Princeton Public Library
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Volunteers Fuel Bluewell Growth and Holiday Spirit
Bluewell Improvement Association thanks volunteers Jim Webb Sam Vance Steve Abshire Hal Gusler Dan Smoak Jack Foster Kevin Crane Gene Lori Combs and Brody Combs for dedication. Bluewell Posse installs free holiday lights and baskets. Readers are urged to donate to the flower basket fund via tax deductible checks to B LA at 3431 Coal Heritage Road Bluefield WV 24701 or drop offs at Four Seasons Answering Service or Cravens Shires Funeral Home.
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Steve Abshire
Hal Gusler
Dan Smoak
Jack Foster
Kevin Crane
Gene
Lori
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Bluewell Posse
B.la
Coal Heritage Road
Bluefield
Four Seasons Answering Service
Cravens-Shires Funeral Home
Public opinion letters process at Bluefield Daily Telegraph
The Daily Telegraph invites letters on public interest with writer signature address and phone number. Submissions may be sent by e mail to editor at bdt online com or by mail to Letters to the Editor Bluefield Daily Telegraph PO Box 1599 Bluefield West Virginia 24701.
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Local history ties deepen across the two Virginias
Kate Coil reports on renewed interest in preserving Civil War era sites and living history in West Virginia and Virginia. Communities in Bluefield Princeton Cannonsburgh and Murfreesboro highlight preservation efforts, school trips and museum artifacts as witnesses fade amid aging veterans and civil rights leaders.
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Bluefield
Princeton
Tennessee
Stones River Battlefield
Cannonsburgh
Dave Macon
Murfreesboro
Tennessee Red Cedar Woodenworks Company
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