Guardsmen go to Fort Bragg despite missing uniforms
West Virginia National Guard members left Brushfork Armory for Fort Bragg amid reports that 503 soldiers, including three from Brushfork, lacked battle dress uniforms. Senator Byrd criticized the administration for sending troops without proper gear while morale remained high among the unit led by Battalion Commander Greg Wilcoxon. The article highlights volunteers and church figures connected to McDowell County missions.
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Allen Tackett
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Cluefield Baily Telegraph staff editors and staff list
City and county editors and department heads are named along with key staff. The page lists executive editor managing editor editors and reporters including Samantha Perry Tammie Toler Barbara Hawkins Bob Redd Thomas A Colley Charles Owens Andy Patton Dennis Yena plus a Bible verse from Proverbs 20 12.
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Charles Owens
Andy Patton
Dennis Yena
Buchanan County IDs Grant Aims At Industrial Park Growth
Virginia Coalfield EDA awards 1.04 million to Buchanan County Industrial Development Authority to equip and upgrade Buchanan Information Park Grundy. Funds will finish second floor to host Virginia Employment Center contact center with 60 to 75 jobs, signaling anticipated growth and future park expansion.
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Virginia Coalfield Eda
Buchanan
Grundy
Virginia Ceda
Jonathan Belcher
VEC
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Belcher
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Buchanan Park
Buchanan County
Senior Expo draws hundreds to Brushfork Armory health fair
Seniors from Bluefield Princeton and nearby areas attended the Senior Expo at Brushfork Armory with health screenings glucose testing free blood pressure checks flu shots and other services. Mercer County Commission on Aging funded shuttle buses while Bluefield Daily Telegraph and Glen Wood Park Retirement Village co sponsored the event highlighting West Virginia's aging population and community support.
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Brushfork Armory
Mercer County Commission On Aging
Bluefield
Princeton
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Glen Wood Park
West Virginia
Letters to the Editor policy and submission details
The Daily Telegraph solicits short letters on public issues and will publish only signed letters with full contact details. Pen names and anonymous letters are not accepted, and names will be published. Letters may be edited. Monthly printing limit applies per writer. Postal fax and email submission details provided.
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Miners Seek Answers After Explosions at PinnOak Mines
A reader from Falls Mills Va vents over explosions at former US Steel No 50 Mines now PinnOak. She condemns MSHA and the union for silence and delays in unemployment aid while workers fear layoffs and retirements. She urges contacting officials for action and support.
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PinnOak Resources
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