Prayer and war news bring hope to families in Iraq era
A local woman credits an MSNBC feature for reuniting her with pride as a Gulf War veteran chaplain—her son Robert seen in a camp Bible study. The piece inspires local support as residents collect items for troops and discuss wartime hardships and civic roles, including local council race updates.
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Therefore Hearers Build On Rock Faith Lesson
A biblical quotation is presented with a warning to act on teachings. The source emphasizes wisdom from obedience to sayings and compares a house built on rock to stability against storms. The passage highlights steadfastness and sound foundation.
Colleges in Mercer County grow with 2002 enrollment gains
The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission reports Bluefield State College and Concord College posted enrollment increases from fall 2001 to fall 2002. Bluefield State rose 11.4 percent, Concord 0.5 percent, driven by full time students.
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West Virginia Community and Technical College
Albert Walker
Bluefield
Beckley
Lewisburg
Welch
Anita Lewis
Concord
New River Community and Technical College
Letters Recall Soldier Honorary Platoon in France Cemetery Crosses
A West Virginia veteran recalls an honorary GI platoon ceremony in France about six decades ago. He describes long jeep rides, close-order drills, and a solemn memorial at a French cemetery with endless rows of white crosses honoring Americans who died in the liberation. He condemns French government policy on Iraq and urges shame for certain French citizens.
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Prowar letter urges unity and protest end
David Ebert of Bluefield College writes that critics at peace rallies harm the cause, defends the war against terrorism, praises U S advances and leadership, and calls for flag burning to stop while urging support for the president and troops. The piece ends by predicting rising gas prices and arrests at rallies.
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