Jimmie's Restaurant Returns to Princeton Reminisces of Mercer Street
A writer recalls growing up in Princeton and Bluefield, sharing memories of Mercer Street Saturday crowds, Murphy's Department Store lunches, and the double feature era. He notes prices then and contrasts with today, reflecting on how a dollar shaped weekend adventures and movie theater rituals. The piece ends with nostalgia for simpler times and questions about changing entertainment costs.
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph Staff and biblical quotation
The snippet lists staff titles and names for the Bluefield Daily Telegraph including News Editor Randy Mooney Publisher Andy Patton Sports Editor Samantha Perry Editor Asst. Managing Editor Charles Owens and Brian Woodson It also presents a quoted verse from Proverbs 23 13 14 AKJV warning against child beating and promising discipline will save a soul from hell.
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West Virginia House debates eliminating Courtesy Patrol bill
Reader comments from our Facebook page react to a WV House bill to cut the Courtesy Patrol program, with budget questions and opinions on state savings. The feed also covers local crime sentencing, a professor of the year honor, a Bernie Sanders visit, veterans tax breaks, and a critique of a Bridge to Nowhere piece.
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IRS Scam Calls Warn West Virginia Residents
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey warns residents to beware IRS scam calls during tax season. Scammers threaten arrest, claim to represent the IRS or Treasury, and press for immediate payment while using fake IDs and spoofed caller IDs. Report tips and contact numbers are provided for verification and victim reporting.
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Daily Telegraph seeks public letters with signature and contact
Readers are invited to send letters on public interest topics. Include signature address and phone number. Submissions may be mailed to Letters to the Editor P O Box 1599 Bluefield West Virginia 24701 or faxed to 304 327 6179.
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