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State Lawmakers Support End Of Greyhound Racing In Letter To Senators
In the letter, state lawmakers argued that a federal ban on dog racing would help West Virginia be in line with the rest of the country and free up state tax revenues for unmet needs.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsReport: Appalachia, W.Va. Continue Economic Improvement
Each year the Appalachian Regional Commission, or ARC, compares 423 counties across the Appalachian region to the national average, ranking them from distressed to attainment.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsReport Identifies Strategies For Economic Growth In W.Va.
A new report makes suggestions for reversing job losses and spurring economic growth in West Virginia.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsRemembering Singer-Songwriter Daniel Johnston, This West Virginia Morning
The late singer-songwriter Daniel Johnston grew up in West Virginia and came onto the indie music scene in the 1980s. Last year, Johnston was inducted into the West Virginia Music Hall of Fame and he’s featured in the next episode of Us & Them. In this award-winning show, host Trey Kay learns about Johnston’s legacy which was partly shaped by his challenges with mental illness.
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United Way Launches Disaster Preparedness Centers
The Tygart Valley United Way and United Way of Central West Virginia are launching United We Prepare, a statewide initiative to ensure communities are prepared to meet basic needs for food, shelter and power during disasters.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsNelsonville Music Festival Celebrates 20 Years, This West Virginia Morning
The Nelsonville Music Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. The Ohio-based festival over the years has hosted American music icons, like John Prine, Willie Nelson and Loretta Lynn, while also supporting regional artists. Inside Appalachia’s Abby Neff spoke with festival founder Tim Peacock to learn more.
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