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Effort To Recognize The Musical Talents Of Coal Miners, This West Virginia Morning

Southern West Virginia has rich but often overlooked musical traditions. Chris Haddox is a WVU professor of sustainable design, but he's also spent years uncovering more information on those overlooked musicians. We spoke with him to learn more about his effort to shine a light on the musical talents of local miners, now with the help of a grant from the Mellon Foundation.

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WVU Fraternities Raided As Part Of Hazing Investigation

Police in Morgantown raided two fraternities Monday night, amidst an investigation into allegations of hazing.

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Obesity Rates In W.Va. On The Decline, This West Virginia Morning

It’s not often that we associate West Virginia's obesity rates with good news – but data released last month from the nonprofit Trust for America's Health finds West Virginia is one of just two states nationwide to show a significant drop in adult obesity rates. We find out what's causing the decline – and whether it's likely to continue.

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WVU Jewish Student Center Commemorates Third Anniversary Of 2023 Attacks

An organizer said the goal of the display was to be a source of light and strength when remembering hard times.

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