Tag: bluefield
Local Newspaper Serves Up A Biased Political Viewpoint
by Don Zeigler on Jan.12, 2010, under My Opinion
As I recall from my nearly nine years at the Bluefield Daily Telegraph, the main job of a newspaper is to present news and opinion in a balanced manner. One would not know that from reading this paper, at least not the online edition, which is supposedly a mirror of the print version.
Nearly every editorial [...]
Opinion Writer For Bluefield Daily Telegraph Way Off Base
by Don Zeigler on Jan.12, 2010, under My Opinion
In the January 12 edition of the Bluefield Daily Telegraph, the opinion piece on page A-4 claims Barack Obama has a nonchalant attitude towards terrorism. The writer lambasted the president for not making a statement about the attempted Christmas Day bombing until three days after the incident.
How long did it take George Bush (whom the [...]
In Memory of Tom Colley
by Don Zeigler on Jan.14, 2009, under Local and State News, My Opinion
As a former employee of the Bluefield Daily Telegraph, I was shocked and saddened to learn of the sudden death of longtime executive editor Tom Colley on Saturday, January 10. I worked with Tom for nearly nine years, and his dedication to his profession, his community and his newspaper were truly inspiring.
I was a graphic [...]