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‘Us & Them’ Encore Explores News Deserts, This West Virginia Morning

More than 1,600 counties in the U.S. are so-called news deserts - places with limited options for local news. Most of West Virginia’s 55 counties fall into that category. In this encore episode of Us & Them, host Trey Kay visits one online startup in Greenbrier County that’s bucking the trend.

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New Film On Black Lung To Premiere On PBS, This West Virginia Morning

A new film from reporter Howard Berkes called Coal's Human Cost will premiere Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 10 p.m. on PBS’ program FRONTLINE. The documentary explores what black lung disease means to miners and the community. WVPB spoke with Berkes about the film.

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Lawmakers Call For Investigation, Resignation Of State Auditor

Lawmakers are expressing serious concern over reports that the state auditor intervened directly in the sale of properties with delinquent taxes.

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Navigating Health Insurance, This West Virginia Morning

Buying health insurance can be overwhelming, but there are people who can help you figure it out — free of charge. HealthQ sits in as one 22-year-old speaks with an “independent assister.”

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