Old West Virginia Virginia buildings and life after people
A Bluefield Daily Telegraph piece reflects on aging regional structures in southern West Virginia and Southwest Virginia, noting preservation efforts in Pocahontas and towns like Princeton and Bluefield. It compares decay with the concept shown on Life After People and stresses timely maintenance with concrete examples. The article also touches on hobbyist pet care with a California king snake named Alice and a bite incident, closing with author Greg Jordan’s byline.
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Bluefield
Tazewell County Public Service Authority
Pocahontas
Princeton
Las Vegas
Nature
West Virginia
Virginia
California
Alice
Dinefield Baily Telegraph Names Editors and Publisher
The Dinefield Baily Telegraph announces its staff with Randy Mooney as Publisher and Brian Woodson as Vis Samantha Perry Senior Editor. Bill Archer serves as Assistant Managing Editor and Charles Owens quotes a proverb on moral action.
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Bill Archer
Charles Owens
Early voting opens across southern West Virginia May primary
West Virginia voters can cast early ballots in Mercer McDowell and Monroe counties from 8:30 to 4:30 weekdays and 9 to 5 on May 3 and May 10. Mercer hosts two sites in Princeton and Bluefield, Welch hosts a courthouse poll, and Monroe offers Union and Peterstown Town Hall. Contested races include Mercer and McDowell county commissions and McDowell school board seats plus House of Delegates District 26. Delegates Clif Moore and Pat McKinney challenge. Tom Acosta runs unopposed for the GOP nomination. Vote early or on May 13, but vote. The message urges participation across the region with no excuse needed for voting early.
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Mercer County
Princeton
Bluefield
Stadium Drive
McDowell County
Welch
Monroe County
Union
Peterstown Town Hall
County Commission
Mercer
McDowell
Board of Education
Clif Moore
D-Mcdowell
S.P
Pat” McKinney
Tom Acosta
West Virginia
Reagan Switches Party Described as Forward Vision or Clash
Paul Dorsey of Green Valley laments Democratic governance and party policies, arguing the nation must move away from what he calls the Obama era changes. He cites Pelosi and Reid era divisions, opposed by a GOP House, and criticizes Democrats for “death of coal” and social programs while urging candidates like Evan Jenkins to clearly state day one actions. He voices frustration with politicians and seeks concrete positions.
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Ronald Reagan
America
Nancy Pelosi
Harry Reid
Senate
National Democratic Party
Democratic Party
Evan Jenkins
Politiians
Paul Dorsey
Green Valley
Urgent open letter urges Europe to lead Russia to peace
An open letter from global leaders appeals to Russian citizens and authorities to return to constructive, prosperity‑driven policies after Russia’s Crimea and eastern Ukraine aggression. It criticizes European leadership, cites trade and energy figures, and urges unity to avoid war while envisioning shared global prosperity. Martin Schram, McClatchy-Tribune columnist, signs off with contact note.
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Russia
European Union
United States
Canada
Japan
Europe
Ukraine
U.S
Britain
David Cameron
Germany
Angela Merkel
Neville Chamberlain
Sochi
Crimea
Barack Obama
Vladimir Putin
Obama
Putin
Moscow Times
Martin Schram
McClatchy-Tribune
Martin,schram
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