Byrd's speech sparks unity at Raleigh County banquet
Sen. Robert C. Byrd delivered the keynote at the Beckley Raleigh County Black Business Association banquet. He spoke openly about past Ku Klux Klan involvement, called it a mistake, and urged parents and role models to guide youth away from crime and drugs. The event ended with his soulful rendition of Amazing Grace and a call to join in unity and progress.
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Readers invited to submit election letters for Nov. 3 vote
The Register Herald invites signed letters with daytime phone and address, up to 200 words, to be published by Oct. 30. Libelous content will not be printed. Entries must arrive by the Monday deadline for election coverage and reader input.
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Speed trap controversy clouds Summersville festival image
A couple recounts Gauley Fest night at Memorial Park in Summersville where four vehicles were stopped on US 19 after leaving the event. They question police searches and arrests, noting tourism depends on state image and guest safety.
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Readers Speak Letter Calls Out Summersville Harassment
A signed letter from Robert W. Farrell of Beckley criticizes Summersville authorities for detaining and harassing residents, warning West Virginia must crack down to preserve the state’s reputation and prevent Summersville from becoming a speed trap.
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Summersville
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Reader letter condemns media, politics, and public opinion
A reader recounts personal hardship from pursuing a youth arcade in Shady Spring and condemns local and national critics. The letter cites eviction and public scrutiny, defends Neil Lewis, condemns government spin, and attacks Bill Clinton, Ken Starr, and alleged smear campaigns as distortions.
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Arkansas
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White House
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Father’s fall memory and love of October
A Orlando Sentinel columnist recalls his father’s affection for autumn marked by October 10. The piece blends sensory cues a soup making, mountain trips to witness leaf change, and a WWII pilot father who faced illness and death with humor and dignity. The narrative anchors memory to home fires, russet leaves, and the date that defined his season.
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