Dew Drops Love Lesson Turns Into Wild Mountain Tale
Charles Boothe, Daily Telegraph reporter, recalls Uncle Amos and Aunt Fay who ran a country store near Oakvale. He shares a life lesson on marriage based on their happiness, while recounting a bizarre tale of a mule named Dew Drop and a dramatic wedding-day incident.
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Aunt Fay
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph Staff Credits and Psalm Verse
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph lists staff roles including News Editor Randy Mooney Publisher Andy Patton and Editor Samantha Perry with Asst. Managing Editor Charles Owen. A verse from Psalms 4 8 AKJV is cited in quotation.
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Charles Owen
Memorial Day tribute remembers veterans and their sacrifices
Memorial Day marks the start of summer travel and sports while honoring men and women who served in the Army Navy Air Force Marines and Coast Guard. Many endured injuries and horrors of war and now recall their memories as programs like Honor Flight bring veterans to see national monuments.
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Navy
Air Force
Marines
Coast Guard
Persian Gulf
Afghanistan
Washington, D.C
Usu
United States
Veterans Clinic
Princeton
Arlington National Cemetery
Political Letter Scolds Republicans Over WV Budget Delays
A reader blasts Republicans in Charleston for budget cuts and delays. Amid claims of waste studies and a balanced budget, they accuse GOP leaders of focusing on social issues while a $35,000 daily special session drains funds.
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Charleston
Tomblin
West Virginia
Readers React to Probert Sentencing Delay and WV Gun Law
Readers comment on delays in sentencing Timothy Probert, home confinement after sentencing, and a new West Virginia law allowing concealed guns without permits. Opinions range from praise to fear, with remarks on crime, safety, and bear sightings near Bluefield.
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SMH
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Bill S
West Virginia
Dianna W
Liberty
Judy L
Jaren O
Michelle
W.va
Brandon D
Bluefield
Greasy Ridge
Readers’ social media reaction to state politics and local issues
Readers weigh in on West Virginia budget battles and tobacco tax, criticizing GOP majority and intra party rifts. Other comments target Virginia governor Terry McAuliffe, taxpayer waste, and a California puppy meth incident, plus raw milk sharing in West Virginia.
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California
Beverly
Virginia
Terry McAuliffe
Cuba
Bill Clinton
Ophelli
West
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