Kiss that linked a war baby to his birth mother
New Orleans artist Tim uncovers a 25-cent bus stop kiss photo that reveals a WWII Marine couple who met at Parris Island. He soon learns the woman is his birth mother, and the tale spans adoption, longing, and reunion across two states with love prevailing.
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Tim
Parris Island
S.C
New Orleans
Melanie
South Carolina
Parker
Kparker
Kparker.com
New federal building reshapes Neville Street skyline
The reader praises the new federal building for its design and harmony with downtown, while questioning cost effectiveness and impact on infrastructure. The letter references lawmakers Andrew Caldwell Beckley, a service award for integrity, and discusses West Virginia civil justice reform and flag respect.
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Neville Street
Federal Building
Andrew Caldwell Beckley
Register-Herald
West Virginia
Cheryl Carlson
Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse
Charleston
West Virginia flag debate. Wooton and Staton honored
Reader letter references June 17 report praising Sen. Bill Wooton and Det. Rick Staton for blocking governor flag critique. Amended text cites WV Trial Lawyers Association, personal injury focus, and concerns over road condition and depots. Writer Garland Shawver Prosperity reflects on road repairs and tourism impact.
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Register-Herald
Bill Wooton
Rick Staton
West Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
Sen. Wooton
del. Staton
Prince
Thurmond
West Virginia
W.va
Byrd
Glen Jean
Garland Shawver
Register-Herald online and contact details
The Register-Herald maintains an active World Wide Web presence at www.register-herald.com The Opinion page address is .com/edit.htm Editor Dawn A Keys can be reached via email at dkeys register-herald com Editorial page editor R Shawn Lewis can be reached at r shawn lewis hotmail com General email is news register-herald com.
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Register-Herald
Register- Herald
Register-Herald.com
Dawn A
R. Shawn Lewis
Carolyn
Brian
Dawn
Beckley
Dawn A. Keys
Toll Road Pushback from Harold Bragg in Glen Jean
Harold D Bragg of Glen Jean argues against reducing the West Virginia Turnpike Authority role and tolls. He praises the toll road for maintenance, safety, snow resilience, and support to local communities, urging lawmakers to oppose changes to the Authority and to keep tolls.
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U.S. 19
Princeton
Oak Hill
W.va
Fayetteville
West Virginia
Slick County
Division of Highways
Charleston
Harold D. Bragg
Glen Jean
Dining drama at Beckley steakhouse tests service patience
A bowling group visits a Beckley steakhouse facing missing onions bacon and out of stock issues. The kitchen mixes up orders while the waiter Brian handles errors with calm humor and a courtesy remake, earning praise as other restaurants struggle with service.
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Dawn
Carolyn
Brian
Beckley
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National Motorists Association
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