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Appalachian Author Silas House Talks New Book, This West Virginia Morning

Silas House is a major voice for Appalachia. The Kentucky native has written more than 15 books and served as the state's poet laureate. His latest book is The Tulip Poplars, a sweeping novel about the lives of four people as they navigate friendship and forbidden love throughout the 20th century. Inside Appalachia's Mason Adams spoke with House.

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Arts & Culture Maria Young,

‘Coolest Thing’ Contest Celebrates W.Va.’s Creative Diversity

In just over a week, the West Virginia Manufacturers Association will announce the winner of its first ever Coolest Thing Made In West Virginia competition.

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Economy WVPB Staff,

How The ‘Coolest Thing’ Contest Shows Diversity In Manufacturing, This West Virginia Morning

The votes are in – more than 3,200 of them – and the winner of the inaugural Coolest Thing Made In West Virginia competition will be announced next week. It’s down to the final five. Assistant News Director Maria Young caught up with Bill Bissett, president of the West Virginia Manufacturers Association, which is hosting the contest, to find out more about the finalists.

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College Savings Program Opens New Round Of Essay Contest

The “When I Grow Up” essay contest allows students to submit a short essay of 200 words or less that explains what they want to be when they grow up.

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Energy & Environment Randy Yohe,

'Gold Rush' Is On; State Golden Trout Stocking Begins

Glade Creek’s beauty took on a much richer, golden rainbow hue on Monday as the sixth annual Gold Rush got underway. The state's largest fish stocking initiative highlights the golden rainbow trout.

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