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Economy Chris Schulz, Mar. 04, 2026

House Advances Dozens Of Bills On Crossover Day

State leaders pledged to pursue an agenda of economic development at this year’s legislative session. House Bill 4001 is a major part of that agenda.

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Arts & Culture Bill Lynch, May. 21, 2025

Tips On Telling A Good Lie

Appalachian storyteller W.I. “Bill” Hairston gives advice for contestants in the popular Vandalia Gathering Liars Contest.

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Press Release Kristi Wheeler, Dec. 08, 2023

WVPB Shares Documentary Honoring The Legacy Of Woody Williams

West Virginia Public Broadcasting (WVPB) recently aired a new documentary about the life of Medal of Honor recipient, Woody Williams titled, "Woody Williams: An Extraordinary Life of Service." The public is encouraged to join us for a special screening on Monday, Dec. 11 at 5:30 p.m.

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Education Liz McCormick, Mar. 20, 2023

Second Annual W.Va. Academic Showdown To Be Held March 31

Matchups for the finalists in the second annual West Virginia Academic Showdown were announced last week. Ten teams from nine high schools from across the state will compete for first place at the end of the month.

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Government Jul. 01, 2022

Memorial Schedule For Woody Williams

Hershel “Woody” Williams will lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 2 and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, July 3. A State Memorial Service in Williams’ honor will be held inside the State Culture Center Theater at 4 p.m. Sunday. A live stream will be available for Sunday's event.

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Education Associated Press, Mar. 25, 2022