Open for business but out to lunch in Mercer County
Susan Gullion, Bramwell, argues that job creation is overstated by local officials who count churned layoffs as new positions. She cites WoodTech and a Toyota plant scenario, notes lack of response from the economic development office, and calls for real jobs with decent wages to address high prices for milk gas and beef.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WoodTech
Toyota
Putnam County
Mercer County
Office of New Business Development
Tokyo
Office of Economic Development
America
Earth
Economic Development Office
William Randy Deason Named Publisher at Bluefield Daily Telegraph
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph announces William Randy Deason as publisher, with Thomas A Colley as executive editor and Samantha Perry among staff including Kehe Tammie Toler Barbara Hawkins Bill Archer and Bob Redd in various editorial roles. The masthead lists Charles Owens senior copy editor and Andy Patton as part of the newsroom. A biblical quote from Matthew 7 22 23 is included in the text.
Local soldiers praised amid Iraq prisoner abuse coverage
The piece spotlights courage of Virginia National Guard members from Brushfork and Richlands, notably Cpl Joel Williamson who rushed to aid wounded comrades after a rocket propelled grenade attack in Iraq. It notes the broader prisoner abuse scandal while urging continued support for service members overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bush
Iraq
150Th Armor
Brushfork
Richlands
Cpl
Joel Williamson
Virginia National Guard
Williamson
Heath Calhoun
Grundy High School
Interstate sign confusion at exit misleads visitors near Athens Road
A reader complains that signs on I-77 north placed before exit 14 Athens Road misdirect travelers to facilities non existent at that exit. She notes out-of-state drivers exit, seek amenities, and return to the highway, urging clearer guidance or relocation of signs. Debbie Patrick Lashmeet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Road
Veterans sacrifice behind vote freedom message
A reader thanks a newspaper for publishing Chuck Terry’s piece on voting and urges participation. The letter honors veterans who died for liberty, contrasts past sacrifice with current concern, and urges readers to vote out leaders if unhappy with today’s actions. Benjamin Bragg Princeton signs the letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chuck Terry
Bush
Cheney
America
Benjamin Bragg
Princeton
Health care burden prompts call for cheaper coverage
A letter to President Bush from Dr. David Harris of Bluefield describes a cancer patient facing potential bankruptcy due to high treatment costs and limited affordable insurance. The doctor urges government action, a health care ombudsman, and broader access for uninsured Americans while noting job losses from medical needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Bush
Bluefield
W.va
Virginia
West Virginia
United States
Thompson
Democratic Party
Mrs. Bush
Also Mentioned on This Page
Woo
Susan Gullion
Bramwell
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
William ‘Randy’ Deason
Thomas A. Colley
Samantha Perry
Kehe Tammie Toler
Barbara Hawkins
Bill Archer
OOD
Debbie Patrick Lashmeet
Ecu Aundat
Ido Seles Ban
Tui Esonceson
National Pride
Washington
Loda
David M. Harris, M.D
F.A.C.S
BHS
PikeView
Bluefield High School
Pikeview High School
Bowen Field
Panthers
Mark Godfrey
Sam's WalMart
Leatherwood-Bluefield
Leatherwood
Santa Claus
Tooth Fairy
Bruce Garrison
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!