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An Experiment With Pumpkins, Plus A New Battery Factory, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, pumpkins are an iconic image of Halloween. They are also part of an unconventional learning experience at West Virginia University.

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Government Curtis Tate,

Census: Most Of State's Largest Cities Shrank From 2022 To 2023

Of the state’s 15 largest cities, only Morgantown and Bridgeport gained population from July 1, 2022, to July 1, 2023, according to new U.S. Census data.

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July 16, 1869: Philanthropist Michael Benedum Born in Bridgeport

Philanthropist Michael Benedum was born in Bridgeport on July 16, 1869. He earned the nickname the “Great Wildcatter” based on his ability to find oil and…

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WVPB News Joni Deutsch,

'It’s Not a Race. It’s Not a Comparison': Katelyn Read on Musical Soul-Searching

"As an artist, you’re your own product. When all you see is everyone’s best and all you feel is your worst, it can be so defeating and crippling to be…

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