Daily Telegraph Community Christmas Tree drives help needed
Larry Hypes notes the upcoming Christmas Tree event organized by local volunteers and newspaper staff to raise toys and treats for needy children. He praises Don Rice Bill Archer Karl Miller and other performers while thanking the many Bluefield workers who stock, transport, and package gifts, and urges reader support.
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Daily Telegraph
Jimmie
Four Seasons
Frances Wayland
Bluefield
Don Whitt
Bill Archer
Karl Miller
Don
Whis-Tv
Bill
Karl
Santa Claus
Charlie Cole
W.D. Hasty
Delores French
Jim Dent
Elizabeth Scruggs
David
Local Newsroom Names Editorial Team At Pine Valley Paper
The Bluefield Baily Telegraph appoints Darryl Hudson and Samantha Perry to lead the newsroom with Senior Falrter Betan Woodsen in city coverage. The team emphasizes faith and community trust in reporting.
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Don Rice
Charlie Cole
Sue Richmond
City Auditorium
Darryl Hudson
Samantha Perry
Hugh I. Shott
Tom Colley
Ande Uatten
Betan Woodsen City Paditer
Bluefield Recycles Millionth Pound Milestone Achieved
Bluefield has reached its millionth pound of recycled material in four years of its program. The milestone was reached on Monday with ongoing growth in monthly totals from eight to twelve tons and a recent six month average of 14 tons per month. Saunders notes hundreds of residents and over 75 businesses participate, including four schools, while outlining recyclable items and noting non recyclables. The city aims for two million pounds as participation continues to expand.
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Mel Saunders
Bluefield
Saunders
Bluefield High School
Cumberland Heights
Memorial Primary School
Beware the $20 cash register scam targets seniors
Letter warns readers about a cash register scam where a cashier records receiving a $5 rather than a $20 bill, shortchanging customers on change and hiding the discrepancy in daily totals. It urges using small bills, keeping receipts, and reporting suspicious behavior to protect consumers.
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Pels
Thanking helpers after Bluefield Va car fire incident
A Bluefield Virginia resident thanks bystanders who helped stop traffic and push their burning vehicle off the highway after a September 29 incident on College Street near Walmart. The writer credits helpers and a good Samaritan who gave them a ride home.
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Bluefield
College
Walmart
Unsung Mercer County Animal Shelter workers face daily strain
A supporter praises Mercer County Animal Shelter staff for rescuing thousands of neglected animals yearly from Mercer County and beyond. He notes workers endure long hours, risk disease exposure, and manage high intake, often with pets in pain and needing specialized care before placement.
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Mercer County Animal Shelter
Mercer County
McDowell
Katrina
New Orleans
Public plea urges spay neuter to curb mercer county pet crisis
A county health note urges reductions in unwanted dogs and cats entering the shelter. It cites the $3 dog tax funding livestock compensation, advocates annual spay neuter fees and a breeder tax, and urges residents to attend the county commissioners meeting to support action.
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Mercer County
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