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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 16, 2002
Page
4
A column contrasts furor for Star Wars Episode II with low Election Day turnout. Fans waited in lines, braved weather, and even camped for tickets, while rain and wind kept many from voting. The writer notes international voters endure hardship for the right to vote and mocks American indifference, suggesting entertainment zeal eclipses civic duty. Greg Jordan, Daily Telegraph business editor, signs off.
A ledger style list identifies editorial positions including Publisher Executive Editor News Editor City Editor Sports Editor and Business Editor. It closes with a Bible verse from Deuteronomy urging seekers to find God with heart and soul.
The Mercer County vote results delayed posting to the public and media despite an efficient setup. The County Clerk Rudolph Jennings faced criticism for not releasing precinct totals promptly, with calls for better planning and more copy machines to speed results.
Anita Brown resident Amy Flick of Pocahontas Va recounts a tense election day experience. She and two other voters were challenged as candidates Jerry Gravely and Pat Hurley accused residents of not living in town limits. An official warned her vote could be blocked if she did not remain calm. She ultimately voted on a protested ballot after presenting receipts at court. The letter claims the confrontation aimed to swing the council majority toward Gravely and Hurley and notes a historic shift in council seats.
Stranded drivers recount aid from Davy Fire Department in Davy and neighbors in Welch as floodwaters swamped routes from Regal Rock Quarry to CDX Gas and Roderfield. They describe destruction in Roderfield, rescue efforts across the road, and a miraculous food and shelter moment at a powerless Goodsons' Supermarkets.
McDowell County flood aftermath saw Goodsons' Supermarket staff serve food, offer shelter, and keep店 open despite losses. Manager and workers refused money, prioritized needs over recognition, while Davy Fire and Rescue aided reopening roads. Narrator thanks volunteers and neighbors for care and rescue.
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