Evolution of the newspaper in the digital era
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph reflects on twenty years of digital growth while honoring core values of accuracy attribution and fairness. It notes a daily print product since 1896 alongside evolving online horizons, with staff embracing tweets uploads and reader tips, and stresses that change is inevitable yet mornings with the paper remain a constant.
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Local Newsroom Names In Lead Editorial Roles
Bluefield Daily Telegraph announces staff changes with Darryl Hudson as publisher and news editor, Andy Patton moving to Brian Woodson and Samantha Perry in key editorial posts. The article cites a Bible quote from Psalms in reference tone.
Fresh eyes on Bluefield despite distant roots and flaws
Jonathan Rockness, pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church, shares a new resident perspective on Bluefield. He highlights friendliness, small-town charm, familiar faces, local schools, two nearby colleges, and community cohesion while acknowledging issues like addiction, poverty, and limited shopping, noting pride in the area’s intangible strengths.
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Letters defend Mercer County lakes from trash concerns
A reader urges readers of the Bluefield Daily Telegraph to stop trashing Kee Dam and nearby waters. She notes Mercer County already closed Athens Lake for similar reasons and asks detractors to consider the impact before acting, emphasizing respect for recreation and fishing. She thanks fellow letter writers for their stance.
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GOP needs to win over women voters amid backlash
Dan K. Thomasson argues the Republican Party risks alienating independent and Catholic women by prioritizing contraception battles and gendered policy fights. He cites Limbaugh controversy and Romney responses as hindrances, urging a shift from social issues to broader concerns to regain female support. Obama’s team seeks mobilization of unfettered women’s rights voters.
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