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The US Senate Race And A Ghost Story, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, Sen. Joe Manchin, I-W.Va., is not seeking reelection, which means residents are voting on his successor in the Nov. 5 general election.

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How To Make Halloween More Inclusive For Kids With Disabilities

Every Halloween, children across the United States don costumes and knock on doors as part of a beloved Halloween tradition. But trick-or-treating can come with challenges for some children with accessibility needs. ...

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A DIY Skatepark, Plus Disability Justice During Hazardous Spills, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, there’s no public skatepark in Martinsburg, so locals spent a decade building one from scratch. And they’re not alone: Skaters nationwide are adding ramps and rails to abandoned lots, calling them DIY skateparks...

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Senate Bill Would Require Public Venues To Display Closed Captions On Televisions

A bill introduced to the West Virginia Senate would require that public venues display closed captioning on their televisions. The bill was referred to the Senate Government Organization Committee for review.

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