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Economy Jessica Lilly, Dec 21, 2021

Williamson Attorney Builds Creative Outlet To Spur Growth, Spirit In His Hometown

Jim Pajarillo worked as an attorney in San Francisco where entertainment was almost at every corner. In Mingo County, he’s supporting artists and people who want to see more in Williamson.

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Top Stories David Adkins, Dec 17, 2021

Diversity Speaker Promotes Advocacy Through Art, Theater In The Ohio River Valley

Playwright, performing artist, educator, and keynote speaker Carmen Mitzi Sinnott speaks with David Adkins about returning home to Appalachia and using art to build stronger communities. From the Ohio River Valley region, Sinnott uses her background as an artist and educator to help others discuss equity and identity, through her company "All Here Together Productions".

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Education Liz McCormick, Dec 16, 2021

Returning Home: Berkeley County Special Education Teacher Lifts Up Students With Disabilities

As part of our “Returning Home” series, education reporter Liz McCormick sat down with Berkeley County resident and educator Elizabeth Anne Greer Mobley. Mobley moved from Maryland to Martinsburg with her family when she was 14. The now 30-year-old mother of three is passionate about improving special education for K-12 students in West Virginia.

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Arts & Culture Roxy Todd, Dec 16, 2021

Crystal Good On Returning Home To Launch the Publication ‘Black By God’

As part of our “Returning Home” series, Roxy Todd spoke with Crystal Good, a writer and entrepreneur. Last month, she returned, with an ambition to change the media landscape in West Virginia.

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Arts & Culture June Leffler, Dec 13, 2021

Nikki Bowman Mills On Shaping West Virginia's Narrative

“We have to change how we think about ourselves as West Virginians before we can even tackle any of those negative perceptions that are out in national media,” Bowman Mills said.

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Arts & Culture Eric Douglas, Dec 06, 2021

Consultant Brings Business Home To W.Va.

As part of our “Returning Home” radio series, Eric Douglas spoke with Crystal Mersh about her return to Calhoun County. Mersh is the CEO of Quality Executive Partners, a consulting firm that provides expert support in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, advanced therapy and medical device fields.

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