Third Mercer judge urged to speed county justice
Greg Jordan of the Daily Telegraph recounts his firsthand court experience in Mercer County. He argues the system is slowed by delays, heavy caseloads and only two judges, urging a third judge to shorten case timelines and improve local justice. The piece notes drug offenses and a 140-case grand jury indictments list as examples of workload.
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph Staff Roster
The roster lists William Randy Deason as Publisher News Editor and Sports Editor. Samantha Perry Andy Patton Brian Woodson Thomas A Colley is Executive Editor with Managing Editor Senior Editor City Editor positions. Bill Archer and Charles Owens are mentioned among staff with a biblical quote included.
WV House stalls ATV safety bill again in election year
West Virginia lawmakers again let an ATV safety bill die in the House Roads and Transportation sub committee. The measure would ban ATVs on most paved roads with counties able to override the ban, while current law limits bans to certain planning areas and two lane roads. Activists criticized the outcome as insufficient and urged voters to demand tougher safety rules.
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United Way and FamilyWire offer free prescription discount card
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Daily Telegraph Letters to the Editor Policy
The Daily Telegraph invites concise public letters for publication and requires the writer to include signature, address and phone number. Names are not withheld. Submit opinions on public issues by email to editor at bottonline com or by mail with Letters to the Editor.
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Pocahontas School Fight Draws Packed Tazewell Meeting
A large Pocahontas crowd pressured the Tazewell County School Board against closing Pocahontas High School, with former principal Bill Stone and ally Randy Conn urging preservation while board members debated the consolidation plan and planned a March 27 session in Tazewell.
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Virginia and West Virginia legislative notes and school board remarks
A school board voices responsibility to Tazewell County citizens as meetings resume in Pocahontas. Proposals seek to ban leaving young children unattended in cars over 15 minutes or ever if the vehicle runs. Virginia bills include fishing privileges for veterans in hospitals and a pension push for state employees. Wilson Butt notes local legislative and school scenes, ending with well wishes.
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