Local charities urge balanced giving to aid both nation and Mercer County
Mercer County charity drives report a drop in local donations as supporters send more to New York disaster funds. Officials urge residents to remember Thanksgiving and Christmas needs at home while continuing to aid national campaigns. Civic events include a Women’s Center dedication at Princeton Community Hospital and a Domestic Violence Awareness Month program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mercer
Princeton Community Hospital
Mom
Marianne Neifert
Princeton-Mercer County
Elizabeth Osborne
Mercer County
Pam Hawkins Foundation
Margaret “Susie” Pace
Telegraph Names Editorial Team And Quote
The Baily Telegraph lists Gary Adkisson as Publisher and Thomas A Colley as Executive Editor with Bill Archer as Sports Editor Teddy Paynter as Business Editor and Jody Neal presenting a biblical verse from Job 28 28 AV. The note reflects staff roles and a quoted aphorism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Archer
Teddy Paynter
Jody Neal
Courthouse near completion in long-delayed Tazewell project
The Tazewell County courthouse renovation nears finish with a certificate of occupancy issued this week. Offices from the old building have moved to the new addition, and court facilities are undergoing relocation through next week. Construction began in fall 1998 at $11.1 million, with a new completion date set for January 31, 2002. County officials urge all involved to meet the deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tazewell County
Circuit Court
Commonwealth Attorney’s
Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court
General District Court
Weekend festivals offer escape after attacks
A troubled nation seeks normalcy as residents plan a weekend of festivals. Bramwell Oktoberfest on Saturday, October Sky Festival in Coalwood, and the Italian Festival in Bluefield run today and Saturday, offering cultural celebrations before winter. Communities invite visitors to Coalwood, Bramwell, and Bluefield to join these events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bramwell
Bluefield
Coalwood
Branmell
Salvation Army appeals for Christmas aid and volunteers
A Princeton WV Salvation Army appeal recounts a young couple torn by bills and the need to feed and clothe two children. Captain Bob Mullins urges funding toy drives, food collection, and red kettle volunteers, citing past help with rent and a larger need this holiday season. Pocahontas Va readers are thanked for Labor Day support and invited to visit new local attractions including renovations to the Opera House and the Butt Coffin and Museum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avoross
Salvation Army
Bob Mullins
Princeton
Pocahontas
Opera House
Rose Golembiewski
Who Benefits From West Virginia Prescription Discount Card
Donnie Turner a Bluefield pharmacist questions the Golden Mountaineer card touted to help seniors with drug costs. He cites AP figures of 400 plus accepting pharmacies but argues reimbursements are inadequate and may shift patients to branded drugs, benefiting Advance PCS and manufacturers while harming retail pharmacies and seniors. He warns the program could raise pharmacy losses and urges pharmacy input.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donnie Turner
WVVA
West Virginia
Associated Press
Pharmacy Benefit Manager
PBM
Merck
Pfizer
Pharmaceutical
Advance Pcs
Also Mentioned on This Page
Barbara Hawkins
Rockwell International
Rockwell
Tony Whitlow
Texas
Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Tennessee
North Carolina
Virginia
Florida
The
Humane Society of the
United States
Humane Society
Mercer County Animal Shelter
Daily Telegraph
Baily Telegraph
Gary Adkisson
Thomas A. Colley
Job
aDl
R.ph
Bluefield, WV
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!