Interfaith Conference Aims to Build Bridges in Beckley
At the Muslim Mosque on Stamford Road the Second Annual Interfaith Conference gathered Islamic, Jewish, Christian, Jain and Buddhist adherents. Dr. Hassan Amjad highlighted Islamic contributions to the European Renaissance and urged outreach to others to reduce misunderstanding while noting Beckley’s diverse community and the potential for positive change from small places.
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Allah
God
Stamford Road
Gion
Hassan Amjad
Amjad
Beckley
Abdul Moosa
Young Czech teacher joins Bluefield home repair volunteers
A Czech university teacher Ruth Consalora leads students in the Impact Bluefield project aiding low income and disabled residents. Teen volunteers paint roof repair and interior work under trained supervision as churches in Bluefield and Rocky Gap support the effort. Consalora, from Palacky University, will report findings after leaving Bluefield.
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Bluefield
Czech Republic
Europe
West Virginia
Impact
Virginia
Ruth Consalora
Confalora
Palacky University
Olomouc
Consalora
Nuclear plant weathered worst blast in decade
In MAK Harbor Ohio the atomic power plant endured a massive storm as three funnel clouds formed nearby. Two of three external lines failed cutting power to the control room briefly. The plant’s warning system activated and the last link to Washington went dead, leaving operations in darkness.
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Mak Harbor
Ohio
Atomic Power Plant
Cambras
Ashington
Son continues The Good News Hour broadcasting legacy
Bailey Barley, son of Rev Ernest Barley, launches The Good News Hour on WOAY-TV continuing a southern West Virginia ministry from the late 1970s. He reserved a Sunday slot after his father paused in 1992, says the program serves as a church for viewers who cannot attend. He and his wife prepared at Hilda Perry’s Glen Jean studio before the first broadcast.
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Ernest Barley
West Virginia
Barley
Ethel “Luvbug” Barley
Woay-Tv
Anna
Bailey
Luvbug Lane
Hilda Perry
Glen Jean
Frank
Robert Barley
Bill O’dell
Robin Lovelace
Anna Barley
Norma Lilly
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Scott Street Baptist Church
First Baptist Church of
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
First Presbyterian Church
Laurel Fork Baptist Church
Rocky Gap
Josh Kesterson
By Mixe Moxrzycki
Associated Press
Davis-Besse
Oak Harbor
Lew Whitener
the Register-Herald
Kerry Gatt
Nel Jean Square
MD Morgan
Brivocge
Classirieo
Assy
News of Record 3A
Wor
LOTTO
LoRad
Bc AR
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