Richard Smith Retires After Decades At Tazewell High School
Larry Hypes recounts Richard Smith career from his early days at THS and Oak Ridge High to his retirement next Monday. Smith taught English and art, mentored students, coordinated decorations for Homecoming and Prom, and fostered lasting friendships among faculty and staff. His impact echoed through classrooms, the boiler room, and the trophy cases.
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But Moses Hands Steady in Verse Echoes
A fragment from the Cluefield Daily Telegraph quotes a biblical passage about Moses with Aaron and Hur supporting his raised hands. The text presents a lineup of editorial and staff roles including editors and writers, interwoven with the verse.
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Wise to Host Third West Virginia Workers' Comp Town Meeting
Gov. Bob Wise will hold a Princeton town meeting Monday for Mercer and southern counties to hear residents and business leaders on workers' compensation. The session includes policy experts, lawmakers, and a task force to discuss reforms and the deficit, with a proposed bill due for public unveiling soon.
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GED graduation a dream come true for Dina Matthews
Dina Matthews thanks Mercer County Academy of Adult Learning staff and peers for hosting her GED graduation after 17 years away from school. She had quit at 15 due to weight and health, then underwent gastric bypass and lost 260 pounds. The ceremony let her wear a cap and gown, celebrate with family, and feel what she deserved years ago.
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Byrd tribute in Iraq may honor Robert Byrd
Proposal suggests naming a building or road in Iraq after Robert Byrd as a gesture to acknowledge his contributions. The idea aims to honor the longtime U S senator with a prominent landmark, though no official action details are provided.
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Volunteers celebrated for Bramwell spring homes tour success
Bramwell thanks volunteers who opened homes including The Goodwill House with Mrs Edward Pasley and Marie Blackwell. The E S Baker House with Robert Davis, The Hewitt House with Larry Robinette. Masonic Temple hospitality team. Bramwell artists Tom Acosta Jerry Cajko Gina Candelari Erin Eller Jessica Eller Kelly Eller Eugene Patrick Jeff Vance Jim Vance Tom Willis. town fire department traffic control. Millionaire Garden Club brochures. Bramwell Train Station musicians Bill Archer Karl Miller. Presbyterian Church staff Judie Marcum Holley Mary Vinciquerra. George Sitler for history talk. kitchen volunteers Donnie Goins Kathy Corner Betty Duff. Bluefield Daily Telegraph staff Mark Blevins John Nelson. proceeds to Bramwell Theatre Corporation.
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Millionaire Garden Club
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
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