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Arts & Culture Eric Douglas,

Poetry Contest Announced For Fourth Of July

Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced Wednesday the America250 Poetry Contest, inviting West Virginians of all ages to submit original poems.

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A Look At An Invasive Vine That’s Taken Over The South, This West Virginia Morning

Throughout the Southern United States, you’ll often find three-pronged leaves with hairy vines swallowing entire sections of forests. It can be a beautiful sight at first glance. But the invasive plant causes persistent ecological problems in the region. We look at the efforts to tackle the ‘vine that ate the south.’

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Energy & Environment Eric Douglas +,

Federal Money Allotted To Support W.Va. Coal Industry

President Donald Trump is again seeking to boost the struggling U.S. coal industry, announcing a plan Thursday to spend nearly $700 million to support coal-fired power plants and coal exports nationwide. It was not immediately clear exactly how much in total will be spent in West Virginia.

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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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A Look At Baseball’s ‘Miracle Fields,’ This West Virginia Morning

While baseball fields are run of the mill in most communities, there’s a certain type of diamond that’s less common: it’s called a “Miracle Field.” There are three of these in West Virginia – in Morgantown, Wheeling and Green River. These are accessible baseball facilities that can accommodate players with disabilities.

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Health & Science Chris Schulz,

New RHTP Funds To Focus On Prevention, Promotion Of Good Health

The governor hopes that efforts to educate the public and promote healthy living can prevent chronic health issues, saving the state money and increasing workforce participation in the process.

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