Bird in the House tests folklore versus technology
Samantha Perry reflects on how folklore and science intertwine in daily life. A cardinal, a warbler, and a windstorm forecast spark memories of Scots Irish superstition and modern weather apps in rural Mercer County. The piece blends family history, gardening lore, and contemporary reporting.
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then-Concord College
Tle
Concord University
Pugsley
Cluefield Baily Telegraph Staff Notes
The Cluefield Baily Telegraph lists Darry Hudson as Publisher News Editor and Samantha Perry as Managing Editor City Editor. The text also includes unrelated garbled phrases and a religious verse from Deuteronomy 32 7 AKJV.
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Samantha Perry
Bluestone Park Progress Prompts County Optimism for Jobs
Planning for growth continues as Bluestone Regional Business and Technology Park nears completion. County officials say two sites are under construction with water sewer roads and broadband. If plans stay on track two or more businesses could move in by fall.
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Bluestone
Jim Spencer
Spencer
West Virginia hits ninth worst in business ranking
Letters warn WV slips to ninth worst state for job creation in Chief Executive’s annual ranking. More than 500 providers surveyed cite legal environment as key to business friendliness. Unemployment nears 10 percent as out-migration rises. WV Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse urges reforms to boost jobs.
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West Virginia
Chief Executive Magazine
Mountain State
Bank
Daily Telegraph invites letters on public matters
The Daily Telegraph will publish letters on matters of public interest. Email editor bottonline.com to submit your views and join the discussion.
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Daily Telegraph
Bottonline
Virginia
Victory dinner planned for drug summit in Bluefield
West Rivers 10th Senatorial District Republicans announce a June 30 victory dinner at Summit Theatre Bluefield Area Arts Center 500 Bland Street. Keynote speaker will be Morgan Griffith from Virginia Fighting Ninth and WV gubernatorial nominee. tickets $40 from Mercer County GOP officials Marshall Mann and Marty Gearheart.
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West Rivers
Morgan Griffith
Virginia
Fighting Ninth
West Virginia
Summit Theatre
Bluefield Area
Bland Street
Bluefield
Mercer County
Republican Executive Committee
Marshall Mann
Marty Gearheart
Bluefield leaders praised for train project efforts and Rahall hosts prescription drug summit
Bluefield leaders including Mayor Don Harris and Town Council members were lauded for their work on the train restoration project. U.S. Representative Rahall announced a May 18 summit at Twin Falls Resort State Park to coordinate federal state and local efforts against prescription drug abuse in southern West Virginia, with attendance open to all residents.
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Bluefield
Don Harris
Anglis Trigg
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Steve Danko
Todd Day
Donnie Linkous
Paine
Mike Watson
Nick Joe Rahall
D-Wva
Twin Falls Resort State Park
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Booth Goodwin
U.S
Southern District of West Virginia
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