Beckley Mayor Emmett Pugh III Named Mayor of the Year
Beckley Mayor Emmett Pugh III won the West Virginia Municipal League Mayor of the Year award after a nomination by Beckley Main Street official Jill Moorefield. Endorsements from U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall and House Speaker Bob Kiss aided the bid. Pugh credited Beckley for helping push the nomination over the top.
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Renew The Front Yard Brawl Between Marshall and WVU
The Marshall Thundering Herd and West Virginia Mountaineers have not scheduled a game for at least five years, ending a high profile rivalry that fans and state pride rely on. Officials should negotiate a regular or preseason neutral site matchup to benefit scholarships and state charities.
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From Dark Despair to New Life After Suicide Attempt
Editorial page editor R Shawn Lewis recounts a 1988 suicide attempt during a college party, fueled by alcohol and despair. He describes failing the act, seeking help, meeting his wife from North Carolina, and building a stable life with marriage, a child, and career. He urges readers to seek help and value life.
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Forgive Bill Clinton and Let Him Run the Country
A reader urges forgiveness for President Clinton, arguing a public life entails fault but condemns resignation or impeachment. The letter emphasizes prayer and restraint, noting Monica Lewinsky’s role and urging political stability and mercy.
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Readers Speak On Bible Class At James Monroe High
In a letter to the editor Mary Fitzgerald Mullens champions a Bible class at James Monroe High School. The writer notes a poll showing over 80 percent in favor and argues majority support shouldn't be denied for a few dissenters. The letter compares optional activities and references evolution controversy.
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Bible class at James Monroe urged by Sinks Grove reader
Malcolm Lively of Sinks Grove writes urging a Bible class at James Monroe to benefit Monroe County students. He argues against teaching evolution and defends Bible presence in schools, citing forefathers and rural communities.
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Credit Card Payments to IRS Tax Returns
The IRS plans to accept tax payments via credit cards from MasterCard American Express Discover and likely Visa. Taxpayers can file electronically and use a toll free number to pay by card. The government projects over 791 billion in individual income taxes next year while card interest rates dwarf the 8 percent IRS fee.
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