Parents urge talks on guns as school violence grows
A column urges parents to discuss firearm safety with children after recent school shootings in Oregon and Jonesboro. It questions whether warnings are heard, stresses reporting threats to trusted adults, and links firearm access to real harm. The piece also critiques the game Grand Theft Auto for glamorizing crime and violence to youth.
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Burnette Defends Residency and Record Against Schoonover
Greenbrier County prosecutor W Mark Burnette argues that negative political advertising is not mudslinging when based on facts. He cites Schoonover residency, legislative performance, honesty, and prior criminal records as pertinent issues voters deserve to know, and accuses The Register Herald of biased coverage.
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Readers’ letters seek road line issues and faith views in Beckley
A visitor from Louisville complains Beckley streets lack lane lines causing dangerous driving near Super Wal Mart and main business districts. The piece also features readers from Shady Spring and Prosperity weighing in on homework, school consolidation, E911, taxes, and religious debate with a biblical quote and calls for active civic involvement.
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Letters to the editor policy and contact details
The Register Herald outlines that letters must be signed with author address and daytime phone, will be verified before publication, and libelous pieces will not be published. Submissions should be under 300 words, with edits for grammar not changing intent, and may be exceptions. Contact page editor R Shawn Lewis at 255 4462 for questions. Send letters to The Register Herald P O Drawer Beckley WV 25802 or fax 304 255 4427 or email news@register-herald.com.
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