Memories of Pam Shape A Mother's Day Tribute
Barbara Hawkins reflects on Mother's Day after loss, celebrating enduring memories of Pam and family. She recalls Kimberleigh, Pami, and a grandmother, cherishes new and old moments, honors a battered women’s shelter and scholarships in Pam's name, and wishes readers a blessed day.
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Kimberleigh
Pam
Farrow
Bent Mountain
Pami
Kendall
Sue
Emergency Services
Tim Farley
Kim
Heaven
Pete
re-Pete
No man can serve two masters quote cited
A Bible verse appears in the Bluefield Daily Telegraph masthead section likely as a scriptural motto. The line challenges readers about dividing loyalties between God and wealth, citing Matthew 6 24 AV.
Fiber optic backbone lights up Richlands area in Va
Southwest Virginia celebrates as a 51 mile fiber optic backbone lights from Lebanon to Richlands with plans to extend to Tazewell Grundy and Bluefield. The project aims to deliver affordable high speed Internet to businesses and households in Russell and Tazewell counties. Led by Rep. Rick Boucher the effort secured 1.6 million dollars federal funding and 710,660 dollars from the Virginia Tobacco Commission.
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Richlands
Virginia
Cumberland Plateau
Lebanon
Tazewell
Grundy
Bluefield
Russell
Rick Boucher
D-Va
Boucher
Claypool Hill
Cedar Bluff
U.S. Department of Commerce
Economic Development Administration
Virginia Tobacco Commission
Letters praise BRMC and local emergency responders
A reader defends Bluefield Regional Medical Center against attacks by Mr. Ammar and his group, praising BRMC staff as top notch. The letter also thanks rescue squad members Butch Carosi, Mike Davis, Tommy Evans, Eric, and city officers Pennington and Buzzo for their lifesaving work after a May 3 accident on Route 52 near BSC. The writer urges thoughtful replies, not negativity, and expresses gratitude for everyday public service.
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Bluefield Regional Medical Center
Ammar
BRMC
Bluefield City
Pennington
Buzzo
RT. 52
BSC
Mercer County
Butch
Mike
Tommy
Eric
What should rich society do for its children
Shannon Atwell of Community Connections, Inc., argues in a Bluefield WV opinion letter that welfare issues are complex. She cites WV DHHR data showing high poverty among welfare recipients, notes gaps in summer feeding and family supports, and urges society to define rights and shared responsibility beyond government alone.
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A Viewpoint
WVII
WV Dept. of Health and Human Resources
Perry
DMV
Mercer County
Energy Express
WV Department of Health & Human Resources
Shannon Atwell
Community Connections, Inc
Federal Street
Suite 305
Bluefield
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Andy Patton
Thomas A. Colley
William ‘Randy’ Deason
American Electric
Rt. 19
Israel
Shannon
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