State and Federal Mine Inspectors Protect Miners’ Lives
Homer Hickam reflects on MSHA and state mine inspectors and warns against reducing or eliminating state inspections in Kentucky and West Virginia. He recalls his father, a Coalwood mine superintendent and rescue team founder, who valued safety and resisted unsafe practices. He urges preserving both inspections to keep mines operating safely.
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Bagattioen Caort
Vmeae
MSHA
Kentucky
West Virginia
Washington
Coalwood
W.V
Homer Hickam
McDowell County
Homer Hickam Sr
W. Va
Bluefield Daily Telegraph Masthead and Bible Verse
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph lists Randy Mooney as Publisher and Andy Patton as Sports Editor along with Samantha Perry as Editor and Assistant Managing Editor. The page includes a Galatians 6 7 AKJV quotation.
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Andy Patton
Tazewell County to Introduce Text to 911 Service
Residents in need of emergency help may soon text the county’s 911 center. The service, funded by a $455,000 grant, aims to assist those who cannot speak or hear, or when phone calls are impractical. Officials say real time texting will locate users via cell tracking and enable discreet communication during emergencies. The rollout is planned for year end with a formal announcement to follow.
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Tazewell County
Derrick Ruble
911
Ruble
Letters to West Virginia Leaders Urges Cooperation
A reader urges lawmakers and Governor Justice to work together with truth and good conscience. The letter praises the governor as humble and caring and asks West Virginians to sacrifice, support leaders, and stop complaining.
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West Virginia
Justice
Frankenstein
West
Relationship with God and the call to repentance
Blake Stowers reflects on faith learned at Emory and Henry College, citing Mr. Perdue's exhortation to keep the Lord first. He contrasts shallow belief with deep relationship, urges repentance, and notes the choice of hell through rejecting Jesus.
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Perdue
Emory & Henry College
Eli
Fela
God
Jesus Christ
Abraham
Emory & Henry
Hell
Jesus
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Randy Mooney
Samantha Perry
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Charles Owens
Brian Woodson
Blake Stowers
Conte Stowers
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