Tsunami Warnings Rise as Japan Quake Stuns World
Daily Telegraph staff race through a chaotic day as a powerful Japan earthquake triggers a deadly tsunami. While the U S coast sees minimal impact, nuclear plant fears grow and editors scramble to update the site and coordinate reports from Hawaii, Princeton, and Bluefield.
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United States
Japan
Hawaii
Daily Telegraph
Samantha
Princeton
Mercer Mall
Greg Jordan
Amy Persinger
Lara Ballengee
Andy Patton
Associated Press
Bluefield Daily Telegraph Masthead and motto
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph lists Darryl Hudson as Publisher Samantha Perry as Managing Editor and Senior Editor City Editor. The page features a biblical quote from Matthew 12 30 AKJV.
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Samantha Perry
Darryl Hudson
Associated Press
Japan
Charles Owens
Daily Telegraph
Cowens
Bottonline
Matthew
McDowell County launches renewed demolition drive
McDowell County Commission led by Gordon Lambert outlines removal of hundreds of abandoned or dilapidated structures to boost safety, image, and future tourism and economic growth. Partnerships with civic groups and owners aim to clear eyesores, with initial demolition in Elkhorn and Gary areas including part of the Elkhorn school.
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McDowell County Commission
County Commission
Gordon Lambert
Lambert
Welch
Hatfield- McCoy Trails
McDowell County
Elkhorn
Gary
Letter links Grundy residents to officer shootings
A Grundy native writes about being mistaken for Randy Newberry, who shot officers, and urges readers to consider the shooter’s family. The author cites ties to Grundy Senior High, memories of Deputy Billy Stiltner, and personal losses, asking for compassion amid fear and phone harassment.
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Jamie Parsell
Hawaii
West Coast
Bluefield
Princeton
Bill Archer
Katy Coil
Jamie
West Virginia
Randy Newberry
Grundy
Grundy Senior High
Billy Stiltner
Tennessee
Betty
Woody
Kelly
Athens Middle School students serve as Senate pages
Eighth grade students Abigail Hamer and Olivia Poling from Athens Middle School served as pages for the West Virginia Senate. The page program runs during the regular session, connecting lawmakers with students in grades six to 12, offering nonpartisan service and firsthand government experience.
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Athens Middle School
West Virginia Senate
Abigail Hamer
Olivia Poling
Earl Ray Tomblin
West Virginia
House
Senate
Athens School
Bluefield notes stray incidents and utility concerns
A Bluefield reader recounts near courthouse activity and nonpartisan Page service in the Legislature. He notes a minor road incident, curbside garbage rules with seniors and driveway removal, and Appalachian Power's 15000 delinquent accounts prompting a rate hike talk. Environmental compliance costs and a Glen Lyn plant limit operations.
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Bluefield
Appalachian Power Company
Appalachian
Power Company
Glen Lyn Va
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