Hillsville Flea Market Inspires regional sale idea
Greg Jordan reports on a Labor Day weekend trip to Hillsville Flea Market. He describes the vast outdoor setup with tents, vendors selling knives and firearms accessories, and large crowds. He suggests regional towns host coordinated yard sales and a joint flea market to boost traffic and local commerce.
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Hillsville
Bill Archer
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Bill
Wythe County
Carroll County
Woodstock
Brushfork Armory
Mercer Street
Princeton
Bluefield
Mercer County
Bluefield Daily Telegraph Staff and Title Line
A fragment lists staff roles including Publisher News Editor Sports Editor and Senior Editor with names Darryl Hudson Samantha Perry and Charles Owens. It ends with a biblical verse fragment about unspecified "LORD" actions in heaven and earth, seas and depths.
Bluefield Eyes Growth From Hatfield McCoy Trail Visitors
Bluefields urge local merchants to seize ATV traffic from I 77 corridor as visitors to the Hatfield McCoy Trail system boost downtown business. City and Bluefield VA plan signage to direct travelers to John Nash Boulevard downtown Cumberland Road and US Route 52 with meetings planned to coordinate signage and promotions.
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Bluefield
Greg Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury
John Nash
Cumberland Road
South
Downtown Merchants Association
Hatfield-McCoy Trail Authority
Jeff Lusk
West Virginia
Bluefields
Pocahontas
Bramwell
God in party platforms sparks debate at Democratic convention
A letter argues the Democrats updated their platform removing mentions of God while Republicans emphasize God given rights. The writer questions how Democrats can defend rights without acknowledging their source, noting the enduring phrase Life Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness as old fashioned.
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God
Democrat Party
Maggie the bloodhound tracks burglars through six miles of woods
Reader comments react to a story about Maggie Mercer County Sheriff Department bloodhound aiding in burglary suspect pursuit. Posts praise the dog, hope valuables are recovered, and discuss political opinions on economic conditions and policy. Some cite education efforts improving attendance.
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Maggie
Mercer County Sheriff Department
Linda F
Dale R
Readers weigh in on education and road concerns
Readers express varied views on boosting school attendance with incentives, pay, and policy changes. Discussions include teacher raises, No Child Left Behind, vaccine mandates, and the role of incentives versus penalties, plus comments on road conditions and a distant golf course remains discovery.
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Lucinda G
Brenda K
Debbie K
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Romney
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Party of No
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Facebook
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DHS
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