Matoaka Flood Recovery Progress and Canvass Report
Report updates Matoaka as flood relief continues with officials and NRCS debris removal, National Guard assist, and plans for a next week canvass of votes. Residents weigh buyouts, with a tense election backdrop amid District 25 and Senate campaigns, while county figures recover and prepare for next commission meeting.
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Baily Telegraph Staff and Bible Verse
The Baily Telegraph lists Gary Adkisson as Publisher with Samantha Perry as Executive Editor and Thomas A Colley as News Editor. City Editor Tammie Toler and State Editor also appear, along with Barbara Hawkins Sports Editor Teddy Paynter Senior Copy Editor Andy Patton Business Editor Greg Jordan. The page features a Bible verse from Ephesians 2 8 9.
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Tammie Toler
Barbara Hawkins
Teddy Paynter
Andy Patton
Greg Jordan
West Virginia election promises push for action
Voters cast ballots in Tuesday's primary as incumbents pledged reforms. Sen. Truman Chafin will push a joint study on workers compensation, while Del. Mark Wills will seek similar committee recommendations. The editorial urges unity and action to attract jobs and fix state structural problems for WV's future.
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Truman Chafin
D-Mingo
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Senate
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Mountain
WV State Senate Ads Prompt Reader Question
A reader from Princeton questions whether campaign ads in the Sunday Wi Daily Telegraph justify personal attacks. The letter notes a Chafin ad attacking Dr Diane Shafer on page A-6 and a positive ad listing endorsements on page B-7, and commends local coverage and editorials.
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Daily Telegraph
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Diane Shafer
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The
Four Seasons Country
Adkisson
Daily Telegraph Accepts Public Interest Letters Short and Signed
The Daily Telegraph invites letters on matters of public interest. Letters should be concise and include the writer's signature address and phone number. Pen names and anonymous letters will not be published.
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Controversy Over Hinton Overhead Bridge Land Acquisition
Community voices condemn WV Department of Highways for using eminent domain to acquire minority property for the Avis Bridge project in Hinton. Neighbors claim compensation is far below county appraisal and fear loss of generational land, with relocation funds limited to a few. Calls for fair payment and transparent methods persist amid a necessary transit upgrade.
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Bottonline.com
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