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Traditions: The Ghost Of Ruth Ann And Other Local W.Va. Lore

Almost everyone has heard of the Mothman — West Virginia’s best known cryptid. But have you heard of Veggie Man? That’s another West Virginia cryptid. And it helped inspire a zine project from the Frank and Jane Gabor West Virginia Folklife Center at Fairmont State University. Producer Bill Lynch spoke with the center’s director, Lydia Warren, about the forthcoming publication, which is taking submissions.

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Bird Flu Brings Risks And Appalachian Folklore Inspires Zine, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, the spread of bird flu brings risks to wildlife, pets and even people, especially farm workers and hunters. Pittsburgh-based environmental public radio program The Allegheny Front brings us their latest story on the virus.

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Committee Chairs Focus On Budget, Foster Care And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, two committee chairs discuss the most pressing issues in their committees, including foster care and the state budget. And local cryptid Veggie Man inspires a new zine.

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Student Use Of Gun Lockers On State Campuses Low

Universities in West Virginia are currently assessing figures from the first semester of school with campus carry in place.  The ...

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