Charles Owens, Bluefield Daily Telegraph Journalist Profile

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Griffith believes House will codify DOGE cuts

4 days ago | yahoo.com | Charles Owens

bluefield daily telegraphbluefield — U.S. Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Va., believes the Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives will take steps to codify many of the cuts enacted by the Department of Government Efficiency under Elon Musk. Griffith, who represents Virginia’s 9th Congressional District in the House, said if Republicans don’t act to make some of the DOGE cuts law, those budget reductions could then be overturned by a future administration.
Griffith believes House will codify DOGE cuts

4 days ago | bdtonline.com | Charles Owens

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It's not the Last Blast of Summer for Bluefield, but instead the start

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Charles Owens

Years ago I would normally attend the Last Blast of Summer festival in Welch each August. As its name implied, the annual gathering was a chance to enjoy the waning days of summer in all of its splendid glory before the inevitable arrival of fall. Of course, I'm talking about a summer festival that was held years ago each August in McDowell County, which is where I'm originally from. At some point over the past decade or two, the Last Blast of Summer became a thing of the past.
Griffith likes budget bill, wants 3-judge panel to oversee injunctions

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Charles Owens

bluefield – U.S. Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Va., admits there is no such thing as a perfect bill. But he believes there is much to like in the so-called “Big, Beautiful Bill” recently passed by the U.S. House of Representatives.
Tazewell County officials surprised by "sanctuary jurisdictions” designation

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Charles Owens

tazewell, va. — Tazewell County officials are seeking an explanation from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security after the federal agency on Friday said the county was obstructing federal immigration laws and harboring dangerous and illegal migrants.
Tazewell County officials surprised by "sanctuary jurisdictions” designation

1 week ago | bdtonline.com | Charles Owens

tazewell, va. — Tazewell County officials are seeking an explanation from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security after the federal agency on Friday said the county was obstructing federal immigration laws and harboring dangerous and illegal migrants.
Griffith likes budget bill, wants 3-judge panel to oversee injunctions

1 week ago | bdtonline.com | Charles Owens

bluefield – U.S. Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Va., admits there is no such thing as a perfect bill. But he believes there is much to like in the so-called “Big, Beautiful Bill” recently passed by the U.S. House of Representatives.
It's not the Last Blast of Summer for Bluefield, but instead the start

1 week ago | bdtonline.com | Charles Owens

Years ago I would normally attend the Last Blast of Summer festival in Welch each August. As its name implied, the annual gathering was a chance to enjoy the waning days of summer in all of its splendid glory before the inevitable arrival of fall. Of course, I'm talking about a summer festival that was held years ago each August in McDowell County, which is where I'm originally from. At some point over the past decade or two, the Last Blast of Summer became a thing of the past.
Hearing set for Appalachian Power's 16 percent rate increase

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Charles Owens

bluefield — Area residents will have an opportunity next month to sound off on a 16 percent rate increase being sought by Appalachian Power. The West Virginia Public Service Commission has set an evidentiary hearing for June 17 on the $250.5 million rate increase filing by Appalachian Power Company. If approved area residents would see their electric bills increase by approximately $27 a month.
Mountain Festival begins under threat of rain

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Charles Owens

bluefield — The 41st annual Cole Chevy Mountain Festival gets underway this evening, but there is a threat of rain that could dampen the fun. The festival starts at 4 p.m. with the opening of the James H. Drew carnival.