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Retracing The Trail Of Tears And Summertime Stargazing, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, we learn about a group of bicyclists from the Cherokee Nation that embarks on an annual bike ride tracing the path of the Trail of Tears. Plus, we get some tips for summertime stargazing.

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Arts & Culture Bill Lynch +,

Raymond Thompson, Jr. And Agape Rugs, Inside Appalachia

In the 1930s, hundreds of mostly African American workers died digging the Hawk’s Nest Tunnel. A photographer brings their stories to life in a new book.  Also, when Jerry Machen began making art...

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Arts & Culture Chris Schulz,

Elkins Cultural Series Brings Native Voices Home

A series of events in Elkins is working to change the perception that West Virginia is no more than a transient hunting ground and trading path for Native Americans. 

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Native American History And Climate Migration, This West Virginia Morning

Much of Appalachia has a deep-seeded history connected to the original inhabitants of the land. But often, West Virginia is presented not as a homeland for Native Americans, but simply a transient hunting ground and trading path.

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