Saltville memorial service honors 5th and 6th USCC dead
A Saltville memorial and remembrance service honors the men of the 5th and 6th U S Colored Cavalry who died in the Saltville Massacre on Oct 2 1864. Organizers continued the event despite post 9 11 uncertainty, highlighting healing through remembrance and the sacrifice of enslaved African Americans who fought for freedom. A group departs the Daily Telegraph parking lot at 4 30 p m today for Saltville with all welcome to attend.
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Saltville
U.S. Colored Cavalry
5Th
6Th Uscc
Kentucky
Garry Moore
Daily Telegraph
Obituary and editorial notes from Bailey Telegraph staff
The message lists editorial roles overseeing the Bailey Telegraph staff. It includes names City Editor T toler, Barbara Hawkins Sports Editor, and Senior Copy Editor Andy Patton. A proverb quote appears, stressing restraint over strife.
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Tammie Toler
Barbara Hawkins
Andy Patton
West Virginia lawmakers urged to act on medical malpractice reform
A call urges West Virginia legislators and Gov. Wise to end delays in addressing medical malpractice insurance, BRIM costs, and tort reform. It warns of doctors leaving for higher rates, shrinking clinics, economic decline, and a need to become a national health care leader by implementing concrete changes now.
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Hether
West Virginia
Bob Wise
BRIM
Letters critique tobacco tax bias and propose alcohol tax
The writer questions why taxes target smokers alone and suggests raising alcohol taxes to curb drinking, drunk driving, and fetal harm. They note personal smoking and higher health premiums, urge lawmakers to examine their own habits, and argue for broader tax policy rather than singling out tobacco users.
Letters to the Editor Publication Guidelines
The Daily Telegraph invites public interest letters but requires concise text. Letters must include the writer’s signature address and phone number and be mailed to Bluefield Daily Telegraph P O Box 1599 Bluefield West Virginia 24701.
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Daily Telegraph
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
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Bluefield
W.va
Caps on liability urged to protect trauma care in West Virginia
Legislators consider liability caps as the state faces a health care liability crisis. CAMC’s loss of Level I trauma designation threatens access to urgent care for injured residents, with delays across distances to Kentucky Virginia or Morgantown. Doctors at Ruby Memorial report 80 to 100 hour weeks as insurers push limits.
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Charleston Area Medical Center
CAMC
West Virginia
Charleston Daily Mail
McDowell County
Kentucky
Virginia
Morgantown
John France
Ruby Memorial Hospital
Spe
Governor backs caps to fix West Virginia trauma care crisis
Dr David L. Waxman reports Gov Wise endorses caps on liability to restore Level I trauma access as nurses and surgeons depart the state. Orthopedists flee rising insurance costs with five Parkersburg doctors moving to Ohio before year end and WV medical graduates choosing_emigration over practice. Legislature urged to pass comprehensive reform, including caps from 50 thousand to 500 thousand, to stabilize insurance and care.
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Parkersburg
Ohio
West Virginia
West Virginia University
West
Wise
Nevada
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