‘Coolest Thing’ Contest Is Down To The Final Five
After more than 3,200 votes cast, the “Coolest Thing Made In WV” competition is down to five finalists.
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W.Va. Horse Racing Industry To Become More Competitive Under New Law
Surrounded by lawmakers, local officials and a couple of horses at the Charles Town Races, Gov. Patrick Morrisey signed a new law designed to make the industry far more competitive.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsICE Raids Affect Horse Racing And Diamond Teeth Mary Still Sparkles, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, the immigration crackdown is creating concerns for the specialized workforce of Kentucky's billion-dollar horse racing industry. And a Huntington music fest celebrates the diverse sounds of a troubled teen from the early 1900s.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsReviving Horse-Powered Farming For A New Generation
In Wythe County, Virginia, Charlie Burnett lives atop Periwinkle Mountain. “I just want you to see how steep it is,” Burnett says, as he slaps the reins on the hips of Jeb and Rose. “Get up, hup.” The two horses set off to mow a field with an incl...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWorkhorses And The Intimacy Of Spoons, Inside Appalachia
A few people still farm the way folks did before tractors. We visit with farmers who still rely on real workhorses to get their work done. Also, Kentucky artist Lacy Hale’s “No Hate in My Holler” ...
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Keeping A Farming Tradition Alive And Our Song of the Week, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, a few farmers in southwestern Virginia still work their land the old-fashioned way - with a horse. And Hot Tuna has our Song of the Week.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsShowcasing Rescue Horses And Our Song Of The Week This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, Caroline MacGregor reports on one of the largest equine events to showcase rescue and at-risk horses taking place in Winfield, West Virginia. And as classes resume at WVU students react to the university's proposed program cuts.
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