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Revitalizing the Economy of Southern W.Va. and Studying Natural Gas

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 Senate President Jeff Kessler announced the creation of SCORE, Southern Coalfields Organizing and Revitalizing their Economy, Thursday. The program will send a group of senators to the southern part of the state to hear from citizens about what they can do to revitalize the area’s economy.

A West Virginia transplant in Doddridge County moved here to enjoy the rural area, but soon after, saw well pads being placed within sight of her home. Now, she invites scientists, students, and even reporters to come study the health affects of the activity from her home.

Henry Winkler, better known at “The Fonz,” shared his struggle with dyslexia with Jackson County students to help inspire them to work hard to achieve.