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Energy & Environment Jack Walker, Mar. 12, 2024

As Beavers Return To W.Va. Wetlands, Conservationists Promote Coexistence

Local conservationists are building fences around trees in wetlands across West Virginia and beyond to protect them from beavers and promote coexistence between species.

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Arts & Culture Shepherd Snyder, May. 18, 2022

West Virginia Historians Recognize 100th Anniversary Of Mine War Trials

One hundred years ago, the West Virginia Mine Wars drew to a close as several union organizers were put on trial for treason in the aftermath of the Battle of Blair Mountain.

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Arts & Culture Eric Douglas, Feb. 01, 2021

Book Details Groundbreaking African American Horse Trainer in W.Va.

The first African American woman licensed as a racehorse trainer in the United States learned her trade in West Virginia at the Charles Town Racetrack.

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WVPB News Liz McCormick, Aug. 10, 2020

Jefferson County Police Embrace New Training To Improve Communication Skills, Recognize Bias

As the nation continues to grapple with conversations over police brutality and racism, some police departments are trying to tackle the problem by…

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Radio May. 06, 2020

May 6, 1812: Activist and Physician Martin Delany Born in Jefferson County

Activist and physician Martin Delanywas born a free African-American at Charles Town in Jefferson County on May 6, 1812. When Delany was 10, his family…

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Radio Apr. 01, 2020

April 1, 1788: The Clendenins Start Their Journey to Kanawha Valley

On April 1, 1788, George Clendenin, along with family members and about 30 Greenbrier County Rangers, departed from present Lewisburg to make a new home…

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