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Black Lung And Beasts Of The East, Inside Appalachia

This week, a new report finds the number of black lung cases is at its highest since the 1970s. The human cost is high. Also, the author of a new book says reintroducing nearly extinct animals back into the wild can boost damaged ecosystems, but they can't repair them. And, roadside attractions pay tribute to our enduring fascination with weird.

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Viewing Mountain State Elk And Addressing Small Town Water Woes, This West Virginia Morning

Tour dates open in September and October for elk viewing in the Mountain State -- just in time for rutting season. And, small towns and old coal communities are desperate for clean drinking water but finding it hard to compete with more populous areas for state funding.

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New Elk Viewing Platform, Visitor Center Slated For Logan County

A new elk viewing platform and visitor center will be constructed in Logan County beginning this year. The project is expected for completion in 2025.

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State's Elk Population To Increase With 40 More From Kentucky

The elk will be transported from the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area and arrive in West Virginia in late January.

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