Not so funny why southern W V a is singled out
In Bluefield Daily Telegraph reflections on McDowell County and southern West Virginia note persistent complaints about negative coverage. The author cites positives such as the Coalfields Expressway King Coal Highway Indian Ridge Industrial Park Stevens Correctional Facility Welch federal prison Hatfield and McCoy Recreation Park and planned schools to counter the jokes.
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Satirical plan mocks McDowell County in state Capitol show
Charles Owens denounces a Capitol press corps Third House parody that envisioned a reality show placing gubernatorial candidates in McDowell County with insulting bumper stickers. He argues the joke targets southern West Virginia and Bluefield State College, detracting from regional progress and job-creation projects in McDowell and Bluefield.
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Cluefield Baily Telegraph News Editor Lineup
Portrait of the Telegraph staff listing editors and writers including News Editor State Editor Senior Writer Samantha Perry Wee Tammie Toler Barbara Hawkins Bill Archer Thomas A Colley Executive Editor Managing Editor City County Editor Senior Copy Editor. The page quotes a Bible verse from Matthew 12 50 AV.
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Mathena Center fund-raiser marks phase two kickoff
The Chuck Mathena Center fundraising drives into Phase Two with a 5:30 pm reception at First Community Bank. Charlie and Marquetta Mathena honor their son Chuck by backing a regional multi purpose facility to host concerts meetings weddings and cultural events with top tier facilities.
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Prescription drug bill praised as model for nation
West Virginia lawmakers approved a prescription drug bill drafted by House Speaker Bob Kiss that Senate changes refined. Gov. Wise supported the measure and signaled he would sign it, hoping it will become a nationwide standard and aid residents in handling drug costs.
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Stricter guidelines urged for senior center boards
Letter writer Jake Hatcher urges tighter rules for boards that run senior centers arguing greed and self serving officials undermine elder services. He calls for public records of board members employees expenditures and funding by each county to ensure accountability to taxpayers. He says aging programs need fixing to be equal and enjoyable for all seniors.
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West Virginia leaders face Bluefield State protest over SB 448
Barbara Hawkins reports that Mercer County residents accuse state leadership of steering SB 448 to affect Bluefield State College. They describe a closed process, allege favoritism, and warn of likely two-year college consolidations if the bill passes, urging continued opposition and vigilance.
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