Rally to Save Bluefield State College Faces SB 448
Citizens from Mercer McDowell and surrounding counties plan a Thursday caravan to Charleston to press Gov Wise to veto Senate Bill 448 and protect Bluefield State College. The rally begins 12:30 p.m. with supporters urged to decorate vehicles and meet at Bluefield and Princeton venues. Charles Owens, Daily Telegraph editor, coordinates local coverage.
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Enduring Faith Suppresses Cold Hearts in Times of Trial
A faithful community faces moral decay as editors reflect on enduring spirituality. Senior writers note that perseverance leads to salvation amid public turmoil, urging steadfast conduct. The piece cites scripture to frame local challenges and resilience.
Unified West Virginia voices rally for Bluefield State College programs
Southeastern West Virginia readers urged to join a Thursday Charleston event led by business leaders and lawmakers from Mercer and McDowell counties. They demand Gov. Bob Wise veto Senate Bill 448 to keep Bluefield State College two-year associate degree programs, arguing local students and regional employers rely on the programs and fear further loss of southern county influence.
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One party legacy blamed for West Virginia ills
A reader congratulates Ms Tammie Toler and Barbara Hawkins for a sharp editorial on Charleston dictatorship and the Bluefield State issue. The letter argues Democrats dominate WV politics, harming Southern West Virginia, and urges voting against Democrats to restore a two party balance.
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Clock ticks on SB 448 as governors race heats up
Lloyd Jackson and Joe Manchin weigh in as Bob Wise faces April 7 deadline to act on Senate Bill 448 harming Bluefield State College and Mercer and McDowell counties. Education Chair Plymale contends misinformation sways public opinion while lawmakers debate proper amendment placement and potential higher education restructuring. Barbara Hawkins, Daily Telegraph.
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The Daily Telegraph announces letters on public interest must be brief and include the writer's signature and address. The policy emphasizes concise contributions and proper identification by authors.
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