Editorial Board declares unified stance on religious freedom
The Daily Telegraph Editorial Board presents a consensus view on First Amendment freedoms. It frames protected rights to religion speech press assembly and petition as essential. The piece notes a Bible quote urging unity and no divisions among followers.
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New road name changes aim to speed emergency responses
Mercer County adopts state highway designations for over 150 orphan roads, mapping them into the E 911 network. Dispatchers tour rural areas to visualize new locations and guide responders, standardizing informal names to reduce confusion and speed up response times. Public input is invited to learn and use the new road names.
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Holiday of Lights warms Bluefield community displays setup
Volunteers in Bluefield City Park prepare the Holiday of Lights for the Christmas season by meeting twice weekly to assemble new and existing displays. The effort aims to bring joy to thousands of visitors and boost regional holiday spirit through labor and community contributions. Piisimas, as a major participant, helps drive the project.
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Those who age slowly and those who fade away
Jim Terry, city editor for the Daily Telegraph, contrasts two types of people. Some grow old quickly due to complacency, anger, and constant criticism, while others remain energized, optimistic, and generous, dedicating themselves to helping others and finding daily meaning.
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Letters to the Editor on Pet Tax and Gratitude to Texas Baptist Men
A reader urges considering pet taxation as accountable ownership and cites Russia for pets as property. Another writer thanks Princeton and West Virginia communities for kindness to Texas Baptist Men Builders and wives, inviting future visits to Texas.
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Polls swing with late deciders in tight race
Associated Press analyzes a volatile race driven by swing voters inclining independents women and busy parents. Pollsters note late deciders and shifting issues shape momentum with Gore surging then Bush rebounding as debates approach and turnout trends linger.
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Open Capitol Street Plan Reopens Debate on White House Access
Former editor Dan K Thomasson notes presidents resisted closing Capitol Street to traffic for security, citing FDR Truman Johnson and Clinton. Moynihan Norton propose narrowing lanes to four with pedestrian bridges to preserve access while maintaining safety. Opposed by Secret Service. supporters call it a reasonable balance of security and public access.
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