June Carter Cash remembered for faith and music ties
Tom Colley recalls June Carter Cash, her role in the Carter Family legacy, and her impact on the Grand Ole Opry and family life in Southwest Virginia. He notes her songwriting, acting, and steadfast support of Johnny Cash, recounting a 1967 meeting and her death on Thursday night.
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph Staff List and Motto
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph lists its newsroom leadership and staff roles including News Editor State Editor Sports Editor Randy Deason Publisher Samantha Perry and executive editors Bob Redd Thomas A Colley plus city county editor and other senior staff. The paper notes a biblical motto from Psalms 28 7.
Plan to boost WV energy jobs hinges on bipartisan synfuel push
West Virginia faces job losses in manufacturing and coal while two Mountain State leaders Sen. Truman Chafin and Don Blankenship promote a synfuel plan. They seek federal tax credits and an amended energy bill to fund a coal to chemicals diesel program that could create up to 4000 West Virginia jobs, with support voiced at a Chamber event and calls for federal action from Rockefeller and other senators.
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Nursing home caregivers praised for daily compassionate care
Letters emphasize nursing home residents’ health and security, praising Virginia staff who serve seniors and individuals with disabilities 365 days a year. The message urges visits to friends or family in facilities to express support and appreciation for dedicated caregivers.
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Summer travel plans rise as gas falls and seatbelt laws tighten
Americans plan summer trips with AAA predicting 35 million travelers leaving home over Memorial Day weekend and a 2.5 percent rise by Labor Day. Florida and California top vacation wishes, followed by New York Texas Nevada Arizona Hawaii Colorado Washington D C and Tennessee. Seatbelt enforcement will intensify during the holiday period.
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