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Newspaper
Register Herald
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1998
Page
2
Craig Williams shines as a reliable kicker for the Pirates, delivering steady performances under pressure and contributing crucial points in tight games for the team this season.
Mount Hope resident Marc Lykins emphasizes that Thanksgiving existed in North America for over two thousand years as a native harvest festival. He notes diverse practices across nations, including salmon runs, buffalo hunts, and autumn feasts, preceding European arrival. The article mentions 1621 as the first European celebration with Samoset and Tisquantum guiding Pilgrims.
Beckley Mayor Emmett Pugh III and Councilwoman Madrith Chambers praise city progress such as the Piney Creek sewage plant and two new fire stations. Raleigh County NAACP president James Cox expresses gratitude for family, health, faith, and community progress amid challenging times.
Many federal state county and city offices including the post office are closed for Thanksgiving. State and county offices will also close Friday. Banks and Beckley Newspapers departments are closed today with the newsroom staffing after 2 p.m. Regular hours resume Friday.
Burnette asks circuit court to disqualify Paul Detch, son of lawyer John Detch, from representing Carroll Humphries in the 1976 car bombing death of Billy Ray Abshire. Motion cites Rule 1.9 and alleges the Abshires' marital fallout, including Kitty Abshire's affairs, creates a conflict of interest and adverse representation. See BURNETTE on Page 10A.
The Beckley Post-Herald launched Mac's Toy Fund 68 years ago to aid needy Raleigh County children. In 1998 the drive aims to raise 23000 dollars for gifts, with a Dec 19 party at Raleigh County Armory Civic Center and invitations mailed in early December. Pete Torrico notes volunteers are lining up as the event proceeds without issues.
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