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Energy & Environment Hope Heffley,

As Freshwater Mussel Populations In Kentucky Decline, Researchers Are Looking For Answers

Freshwater mussels are scattered throughout waterways in Kentucky, Tennessee and West Virginia, playing a vital role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. But populations are dwindling, and researchers want to better understand the causes.

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Protecting Appalachia’s Flexing Mussels, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, freshwater mussels play a vital role in the health of the region's waterways, but their populations have dwindled over the years.

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Government Maria Young,

Community Hospital Concerns, School Choice Vouchers And A Town’s Hidden History, This West Virginia Week

An heir files suit to keep his community hospital open, disparities in the distribution of school choice vouchers, and a West Virginia lawmaker is among those targeted in White House UFC fight plot.

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Arts & Culture Bill Lynch +,

Ohio's Ancient Earthworks And Ballad Singing After Hurricane Helene, Inside Appalachia

This week, ballads tell stories about all kinds of real-life events, but after Hurricane Helene, one group of ballad singers felt some topics were still too raw. Also, the author of a new book on ancient Ohio credits a former grad student with introducing him to the region’s mysterious earthworks. And, the legacy of Affrilachian poet Norman Jordan includes a summer camp for teens to study their heritage.

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Arts & Culture Maria Young,

Juneteenth Event Highlights Exhibits Removed From National Parks

A group of off-duty, fired and retired park rangers have organized a series of Juneteenth events, including one at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, to recognize African American history that is not approved for display at the federal sites.

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Government Eric Douglas,

U.S. Attorney: ‘Largest Public Curruption Scheme’ In W.Va. History

According to the indictment, two former Berkeley County Sherrif’s Office employees misappropriated more than $3 million dollars.

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