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Breaking The Ramadan Fast In Morgantown

Like millions across the world, Muslims in West Virginia fasted from sunup to sundown each day of the holy month of Ramadan. Their fast is traditionally broken with a meal called iftar.

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Arts & Culture Bill Lynch +,

Cougars Football And EJ Henderson Guitars, Inside Appalachia

This week on Inside Appalachia, Alleghany and Covington high schools were rivals for decades. But now, they’ve merged. This week, we head to a home football game and learn how it’s going. Also, the daughter of a legendary guitar maker didn’t set out to take up her father’s craft — but she’s found it irresistible. And, we take a trip to the mushroom capital of the U.S.

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WVPB News Liz McCormick,

European Traditions, W.Va. Twists - Making Grittibanz at Christmastime

In Helvetia, West Virginia, Christmastime, like all the town’s events, is a community affair. On the Saturday closest to the 5th of December, the town…

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WVPB News Liz McCormick,

Historic Mansion Comes to Life Through Wine & Jazz

Happy Retreat is a historic mansion in Charles Town that was once the home of Charles Washington – founder of Charles Town and brother to the nation’s…

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