Manchin To Rally Students On Ballot Access In West Virginia
West Virginia figures loom in Democratic primary talk as Joe Manchin addresses seniors in Mercer County high schools urging voter registration for 2004. He hints at a possible challenge to Gov. Bob Wise, while state leaders weigh candidates and early voting policy expansion.
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Joe Manchin
Mercer County
Bluefield
Montcalm
Princeton
Bob Wise
Wise
Manchin
West Virginia
Tom Haywood
Supreme Court
Robin
Margaret Workman
Lloyd Jackson
Cluefield Bailey Telegraph Names Editorial Staff
The newspaper lists staff roles including News Editor State Editor Sports Editor Randy Deason Publisher Samantha Perry and other executive and city editors. The note ends with a biblical quote about iniquity and love going cold.
Mountain Festival Returns for 20th Year in Bluefield
The annual Comcast Mountain Festival during Memorial Day Weekend in Bluefield showcases gospel, beach music, oldies, and bluegrass with a Sunday fireworks finale. It boosts tourism and supports the Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce, marking two decades of increasing exhibits, games, rides, and attendance.
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Bluefield
Greater Bluefield
Greater Bluefield Chamber
Memorial Day Weekend Safety Reminder in Four Seasons Country
Officials urge extreme caution during the holiday weekend as heavy traffic and events draw travelers and locals. Do not speed or drink and drive, and practice water safety while boating. ERs expect busier days due to highway accidents and minor injuries.
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Four Seasons
THS Project Graduation fund drives praise and plans
Letters express thanks for THS fund campaign success and outline ongoing efforts. Winners of meadow muffins prizes are Virginia Keith Carrie Hayes and Ann Baker. Seniors plan Coke sales to boost funds as community support remains vital for the Class of 2003. Donations can be mailed to THS Project Graduation 2003 in Tazewell Virginia with contact numbers for the organizers.
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Virginia Keith
Carrie Hayes
Ann Baker
Tazewell High School
East Fincastle
Tazewell
Julie Rose
Missy Abrahams
Joy Delgrande
Senator Byrd Praised Despite Criticism of Spending
A writer recalls a Randy Newman lyric praising a politician and argues the Senator embodies his party’s philosophy of spending others’ money and taking credit for projects while noting the public debate over his representation.
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Randy Newman
Senator Byrd
Jessica Lynch story from Palestine West Virginia time and place
John Hall reflects on Private Jessica Lynch and her rural Appalachian origins in Palestine and Elizabeth West Virginia. He notes poverty and limited scholarships, Lynch’s dream of teaching, her enlistment, and the mixed public reverence while acknowledging conflicting reports about her rescue.
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W. Va. P
Palestine
America
Jessica Lynch
Glenville State College
Wirt County High School
Elizabeth
Jean Tarbett
Huntington Herald-Dispatch
Lynch
Kanawha
Bell
Lynches
Darrell Starcher
Baptist Church
Jessica
Washington
Jessie
Pvt
West Virginia
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