Quiet WV Legislature Ends With Viewer wait On Public TV
A 2002 West Virginia Legislature wrap up airs Saturday night at 8 pm on public television. The broadcast captures a quiet end as debate centers on an informed consent bill and a teacher pay plan. Leadership efforts focus on committee work, fundraising receptions, and re election campaigns for several lawmakers in Charleston. Barbara Hawkins reports for the Daily Telegraph.
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Daily Telegraph Staff and Bible Verse
A Daily Telegraph masthead lists Gary Adkisson as publisher and Samantha Perry as news editor with others including Tammie Toler as state editor and Barbara Hawkins as senior copy editor. The passage from Matthew 8 14 15 AV notes Jesus healing Peter's mother in law and her subsequent service.
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Let them eat bugs in West Virginia politics debate
In 2002 West Virginia lawmakers debated selecting a state insect while major issues like workers compensation and medical malpractice were sidelined. The piece mocks elected officials for focusing on trivia and dodging pressing needs, ending with a Provocative quip to “Let them eat bugs.”
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Mercer Letter Calls Tougher Crime Action In Election Year
A reader urges Mercer County to crack down on crime citing a county indictments list from Tazewell showing 123 counts for forgery and multiple drug cases. The writer demands stricter identification for checks, harsher penalties, and new officials who truly serve the people ahead of upcoming elections.
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Public Letters Policy Declares Telegraph Publishing Rules
The Daily Telegraph invites letters on public interest topics but requires concise submissions with the writer’s signature address and phone number for publication. Names will be published and the editor reserves discretion on letters.
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Tazewell County Faces Ongoing Job Shortage Concerns
A concerned resident outlines the lack of job opportunities in Tazewell County, recalls a 2001 plan for VeriSign to open a call center at Idea Park with a Governor’s grant, and questions whether funds and site work were completed. The letter urges leaders to deliver concrete results and keep residents from leaving.
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