On this West Virginia Morning, Martinsburg native and Miss West Virginia Elizabeth Lynch has been making waves nationally as the third-runner up in this year’s Miss America competition.
A five-year member of the organization, she’s used her scholarship money to earn degrees at Delaware State and West Virginia University, and used her platform to be a voice for Appalachian agriculture.
Eastern Panhandle reporter Shepherd Snyder spoke to Lynch about her advocacy work.
Also, U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-WV, brought philanthropist Bill Gates to West Virginia on Monday. They visited an old coal-burning power plant that could have another use.
We also hear from the state legislature as the final round of interim meetings continue before this year’s legislative session begins.
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