Coal versus nuclear safety fuels regional opinion piece
Charles Owens argues for coal against nuclear fear in a regional voice piece. He cites AP advisories and recent radiation headlines from Japan, noting coal’s non radioactive nature and the human cost of mining. He references the Upper Big Branch disaster and promotes the Spike TV show Coal filmed in McDowell County to spark discussion.
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Bluefield Daily Staff Credits and Biblical Quote
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph lists Darryl Hudson as Publisher or Samantha Perry as Managing Editor with Bill Archer and Charles Owens as Senior Editor and City Editor. A quoted Bible verse appears: But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come to me.
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Coal reality series premieres spotlight West Virginia mines
A 10 part unscripted reality show filmed in McDowell County follows miners at Cobalt Coal's Westchester Mine in Big Sandy Montcoal. Viewers nationwide can watch the premiere on Spike TV at 10 p.m. tonight.
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McDowell County
Jersey Shore
Thom Beers
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Westchester
Big Sandy
Washington
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Letters praise Bluefield youth and recreation efforts
A former Bluefield resident and Bluefield High School alum writes praising the Bluefield Recreation Center birthday event for Matt Flack. The writer commends young attendees and rec center staff Pete Sarver for compassion and help to the family. They urge Bluefield to address problem streets like Essex and Fourth and emulate Welch demolitions to ensure a safer community.
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Bluefield Recreation Center
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Letters to the Editor procedure for Bluefield Daily Telegraph
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph invites public letters on major issues and asks writers to include signature address and phone number. Submissions may be sent by e mail to editor bottonline com or by mail to Letters to the Editor Bluefield Daily Telegraph P O Box 1599 Bluefield WV 24701.
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West Virginia Tea Party hosts candidates forum in Princeton
The Southern West Virginia Tea Party holds a town hall candidates forum at Days Inn Princeton Meadowfield Lane conference room. Republican hopefuls Clark Barnes Mitch Carmichael Mark Sorsaia and Betty Ireland or a representative are invited. The event begins April 2 at 4 p.m. with keynote by former Delegate and Senator John Shott.
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Betty Ireland
John Shott
Court rules Vinciguerra properly seated on Mercer County commission
The final order dated March 21 2011 denies Buckner bid for Magisterial District 1 seat and affirms Vinciguerra as seated by winning the most votes among qualified candidates. Buckner may run again for District 2 in two years. Also notes Arbor Day observations and Bluefield community notes by Wilson Butt, a retired highway official.
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