Too Many Virginians Can't Read This Literacy Crisis
Larry Hypes, a Tazewell High School teacher and Daily Telegraph columnist, discusses Mark Embridge’s Virginia focused literacy critique. He cites 93 million U.S. adults lacking college or job training literacy, 30 million below basic, and Virginia’s low college degree rate as alarming indicators.
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Bluefield Daily Newspaper Staff Roster Quoted Verse
The roster lists Darryl Hudson as Publisher and News Editor with Andy Patton as Sports Editor and Brian Woodson Samantha Perry as Managing Editor. Senior editors include Bill Archer and Charles Owens while the City Editor is named. A biblical quote from Matthew 10 30 31 AKJV is cited.
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PikeView Middle set to open this summer amid slow winter build
Mercer County Schools expect PikeView Middle to complete by May with substantial completion by late April and final by May. Opening for 2011-2012, tours planned this spring to familiarize students and families with the new $17.2 million facility feeding six area elementaries and enrolling about 550 students.
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Letters on tobacco politics and personal freedom
A reader questions government shifts on tobacco, defending smoking and chewing while contrasting health concerns with obesity and fast food. The letter argues personal choice and cites WWII cigarette rationing, calling for consistency in public health critiques.
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Joel
Nobody in 2012 race? Obama faces unsure GOP field
Jay Ambrose argues the 2012 Republican contenders look lackluster with many “nobodies” amid seasoned names. He critiques Palin, Gingrich, Huckabee, Romney, Christie, and Jindal while warning only fresh faces or strong candidates could merit a real race against the incumbent president.
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