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Government Maria Young,

Fines For Unauthorized Use Of Purple Heart Spaces Begin Next Week

A new law that goes into effect next week creates a penalty for unauthorized use of Purple Heart parking spots.

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Government Emily Rice,

Manchin Leads Memorial Motorcycle Ride

An annual motorcycle ride to honor fallen military service members kicked off its ninth year at the West Virginia Capital.

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Arts & Culture Jack Walker,

WVU Journalism Alum Discusses W.Va. Gold Star Families

Emily Zirkelbach is a recent graduate of West Virginia University’s Reed College of Media, and an incoming second lieutenant with the United States Air Force. For her capstone project, Zirkelbach sat down with several Gold Star families across the Mountain State to discuss their work supporting local veterans and families in grief. She spoke with WVPB to discuss what she learned.

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Gold Star Families In W.Va. And Addressing Chronic Absenteeism On This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, West Virginia students are struggling to achieve proficiency in basic academic skills like reading and math, according to national test scores in recent years. One possible contributing factor: chronic absenteeism. But as Chris Schulz reports, a new law hopes to address the issue this fall.

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Arts & Culture Curtis Tate,

Resolution Would Place Statue Of Woody Williams In U.S. Capitol

The Senate Finance Committee approved a resolution Wednesday that will place a statue of Woody Williams in Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol.

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