Cold Case Sunday series shines on decades-old homicides
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph launches Cold Case Sunday with West Virginia State Police involvement to spotlight unsolved Mercer and McDowell County murders. Readers are urged to share tips, aiding investigations into cases such as the 1982 Lashmeet couple murder. Samantha Perry urges community cooperation to give victims a voice.
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News staff and quotes from Cluefield Arily Telegraph
The Cluefield Arily Telegraph lists Darryl Hudson as Publisher and News Editor with Andy Patton as Sports Editor and Brian Woodson Samantha Perry as Managing and Senior Editor. City Editor Bill Archer Charles Owens include a biblical quote about repentance.
Endorsements Signal Tomblin Ireland in West Virginia Primary
The Daily Telegraph endorses Acting Gov Earl Ray Tomblin for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination and former Secretary of State Betty Ireland for the Republican nomination in West Virginia's May 14 special primary. Tomblin highlights leadership, a state surplus, and tax cuts. Ireland presents energy focus, tax reform, and coal industry support.
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Letters about Junior Spurrier hero and landmark naming
A Bluefield born Army hero Junior Spurrier is praised in a letter to urge a landmark in his honor. The writer corrects the medal name to Medal of Honor and asks the Daily Telegraph to publish public-interest letters, inviting opinions by email.
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Gubernatorial Campaigns Rise in Mercer County Rallies
Rick Thompson supporters held a Rally for Rick at Chuck Mathena Center Princeton with hot dogs and drinks. Acting Gov Earl Ray Tomblin spoke in Bluefield at the former Commercial Bank building with city leaders welcoming him and addressing key state issues. Mercer County official Jay Mills leads efforts to designate a Mash Fork site in Camp Creek State Park for disabled anglers and youths under ten. Mills advances phase two pushing broader goals for the project.
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Camp Creek Mash Fork plan aims to open Q site for disabled and youth anglers
Jay Mills led an effort to designate a 100 yard Mash Fork section in Camp Creek State Park as a Class Q site for disabled anglers and children 10 and under, aligning its stocking with Camp Creek. The piece notes stocking schedules, regional highway issues, and local views on road improvements near Welch and Bluefield.
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