Home at Pigeon Creek Calls Charlie Back to Roots
Charles Boothe, veteran Daily Telegraph reporter, recalls childhood on Pigeon Creek near Oakvale in Patrick County Va. He plans to move back into his grandmother's preserved house, rejoin the community, and resume writing for the paper, declaring there’s no place like home. The piece blends family memories with a personal homecoming narrative.
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph Staff Credits Card
Bluefield Daily Telegraph lists News Editor Randy Mooney Publisher Samantha Perry Editor w Andy Patton Asst Managing Editor Charles Owens Sports Editor Brian Woodson and includes a quoted Bible verse about loving one another in the Spirit and truth.
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Bluestone Park in Tazewell County Eyes First Tenant
The Bluestone Regional Business and Technology Park, six years after its launch, seeks its first tenant as officials market shovel-ready three to 12 acre pads with water sewer electricity broadband and other amenities. State partners including the Virginia Economic Development Partnership and the Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority back the effort aiming to attract high tech and manufacturing firms to expand or relocate locally.
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Gun Law Debate Raises Crime, Revenue, and Society Worries
A reader voices concern that a new gun law would embolden criminals and average citizens alike, citing fears of less police harassment and greater turnout by those with grudges. The letter questions revenue loss from corporate tax cuts and potential recoupment via cigarette taxes, and laments perceived discrimination under laws reflecting a theocratic shift.
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Public letters request for Telegraph readership input
The Daily Telegraph invites letters on public issues and notes letters must include the writer’s signature address and phone number for consideration. Opinions can be sent by e mail to editor bdtonline com for review and potential publication.
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Community Reacts to Teacher Firings and Sheriff Funding Dispute
Readers weigh in on a teacher fired after a student shared nude photos from her phone and on McDowell County Sheriff West criticizing lack of grant funding. Patrons call for charges, defend victims, and urge state aid, with comments praising local residents and criticizing governor Tomblin over a concealed carry veto.
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Charleston
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Unplug Day Sparks Local Online Debate on Gun Permits
Readers weigh in on concealed carry rules, the need for training, and permit processes while a Supreme Court ruling prompts talk on Santa Stops. Online comments question state mining tax seizures, bridge safety near I 77 Bland County, and federal drug funding.
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