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Decades-Old Musical Tradition Pays Tribute To Welsh Immigrants, This West Virginia Morning

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On this West Virginia Morning, in southern Ohio, there’s a musical tradition that goes back nearly 1,000 years and 4,000 miles. For Inside Appalachia, Folkways Reporter Capri Cafaro has this story. 

Also, for decades, two West Virginia counties have had extremely limited access to wireless communications that first responders need in emergencies. But a solution could be on the horizon.

And, the state treasurer has helped establish a new scholarship at his alma mater.

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