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Healing Appalachia Kicks Off And Bracing For Disability Cuts, This West Virginia Morning

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On this West Virginia Morning, a festival to celebrate those who are recovering from substance abuse kicks off – but the high profile annual event has moved. We’ll tell you where to find it. 

And, a proposal to cut millions of dollars from healthcare and completely eliminate disability support could affect a West Virginia program that provides services.

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Maria Young produced this episode.

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