Town Elections in Tazewell County Draw Big Voter Interest
Voter turnout in five counties towns is expected to rise with May 7 elections. Pocahontas moves from eight to four council seats. ten candidates appear on the ballot. Richlands has three seats but only two candidates. the third seat will be filled by write-ins. Tazewell town has seven candidates vying for three seats. The county also fills the county administrator post with Jim Spencer, who previously led the Public Service Authority and secured over 55 million in water and sewer funding. Board meetings move to the new General District Court on the third floor of the courthouse. first meeting May 21 at 6:30 p.m.
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Pocahontas
Richlands
Betty McCall
Jim Spencer
Board of Supervisors
Spencer
General District Court
Court House
Daily Telegraph staff and Bible verse in closing line
The Daily Telegraph lists its editorial team led by Gary Adkisson with Samantha Perry and Thomas A Colley as executives. A Bible verse from Philippians 4 8 appears in the closing text, attributed to no editor.
Spirit of recovery praises volunteers in flood regions
The piece extols volunteers as vital to recovery in southern West Virginia and southwest Virginia after a devastating flood. It honors volunteer firefighters and other helpers who risked lives, notes the ongoing need for money and food, and urges continuous volunteerism for weeks to come while highlighting losses in McDowell and Mercer counties.
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West Virginia
Southwest Virginia
Virginia
Mercer
McDowell
Tazewell
McDowell County
Virginias
Flood Rehab Aids Little Zion Church After Bishop Va Flood
In the wake of last year’s flood across Bishop Virginia communities the Little Zion Missionary Baptist Church and nearby homes faced major damage. As waters receded residents were rescued by boat and volunteers from many faith groups joined FEMA and Red Cross. Sunday school resumed Feb 3, 2002 and volunteers from St. John’s Episcopal Church Barrington RI aided ongoing rebuilding under Rev Kenny Fields and others.
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Little Zion Missionary Baptist Church
Bishop
National Guard
American Red Cross
Salvation Army
FEMA
St. John's Episcopal Church
Barrington
R.I
Kenny Fields
Alexander United Methodist Church
Chris Thompson
C.V.C.A
Alice Brown
Appalachian Christian Project
Joyce Adkins
Internet as Blessing or Curse: Wise Sage's Bird Tale
A lengthy meditation on whether the Internet is blessing or curse ends with a parable of a wise elder and a boy holding a bird. The sage answers with a principle about choice and consequence, illustrating the power of human judgment in shaping technology's impact.
Internet as blessing or curse in everyday life
Jim Davidson reflects on using the Internet for emailing columns nationwide, weighing its speed and cost benefits against privacy risks and online dangers. He praises tools while noting a cautious stance on chat rooms and personal exposure, mentioning his wife’s initial resistance and eventual adoption. Davidson signs as a motivational speaker and columnist with contact in Conway, Arkansas.
Daily Telegraph calls for public letters and contact details
The Daily Telegraph invites letters on public issues to be published. Submissions must be brief and include the writer’s signature address and phone number. Names will be published. Email editor@bdtonline.com or mail to Bluefield Daily Telegraph 928 Bluefield Avenue Bluefield WV 24701 or signed fax 304-327-6179.
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Daily Telegraph
Bluefield
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