Tamarack Must Evolve to Survive and Succeed
A letter urging constructive reform of Tamarack Center argues against closing the $31 million facility. It calls for lower priced items, daily goods, and exclusive West Virginia products, plus enhanced entertainment and a private convention hall to attract meetings and boost sales. It stresses open dialogue, innovation, and public support to achieve solvency.
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Register-Herald
Caperton Center
West Virginia
Mountain State
Beckley
Harper Road Convention Center
Parkways Authority
Citizenship quiz sparks debate on rights and identity
Nerissa Young of The Register-Herald notes readers compare U S naturalization tests with birthright claims, citing questions about the flag, branches, Constitution, and English literacy. The column questions whether native-born Americans should face the same scrutiny, highlighting residency doubts and moral character standards.
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Czar Nicholas II laid to rest in St Petersburg
The tarnished century closes with the burial of Nicholas II and his family in Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral after eight decades since execution. DNA tests confirm the remains, while church leaders and politicians spar over authenticity and remembrance amid tourism needs and historic posture.
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Yekaterinburg
Russia
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Words of wisdom for West Virginia telemarketers
L.T. Anderson, writing in the Charleston Daily Mail, reflects on telemarketing in Southern West Virginia. He urges blunt, respectful contact and warns callers to drop the friendly greeting and first names. He shares personal anecdotes about collectors, hospitals, and his plan for cremation, noting calls have declined and his sharp retort when pressed for payment.
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