Numbers and codes reshape life in modern times
Larry Hypes reflects on changing area codes from 540 to 276 and the flood of numbers in phones zip codes and cards. He recalls past codes like 703 and zone 4, laments the proliferation of digits, e mail and the Internet, and notes the effort to keep up with modern communication while clinging to older games like baseball.
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Ms Virginia
Bluefields
Tazewell County
Frank Robinson
Montreal Expos
Daily Telegraph names editorial staff and quotes John 3 16
The Daily Telegraph announces staff roles including Samantha Perry Tammie Toler Barbara Hawkins Andy Patton Thomas A Colley as Executive Editor Managing Editor City Editor and Sports Editor with business editor and city editor titles and a quoted Bible verse John 3 16 AV noting belief and eternal life.
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Tammie Toler
Barbara Hawkins
Andy Patton
Teachers should not be police on gun safety in schools
An incident in an alternative high school shows a student with a handgun on campus. A teacher told him to remove the weapon and notified police after the student cooperated. Officials say teachers cannot substitute for trained officers and should report weapons immediately for proper handling.
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Bluefield
Board of Education
Glen Wood Park praised as a jewel of the hills
A resident lauds Glen Wood Park Retirement Village for its independent living, assisted living, and health care unit with high quality care. The letter urges lawmakers to raise Medicaid provider taxes to support hospitals and facilities. A travel anecdote credits Princeton residents Bill, Sammy, and Mike for a quick car repair on Interstate 77, noting friendly, professional service.
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Glen Wood Park
Jewel of the Hills
Joe Manchin
Manchin
F Anc
Winter Place
Advance Auto Store
Bill
Jim
Honaker Avenue
Sammy
Mike
Advance
Princeton
Telegraph publisher favors big business, critic says
William Flanigan attacks Adkinson publisher of the Daily Telegraph, accusing him of advancing large business interests, low wages, reduced workers benefits, and limited access to the courts. He argues government funding should require prevailing wage, proper injury benefits, and strong legal recourse for workers.
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Adkinson
Daily Telegraph
Chamber of Commerce
the Telegraph
Texas
Enron
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Marshall University
Mr. Adkinson
William Flanigan
Princeton
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