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Plans To Connect W.Va. To Pittsburgh Via Rail Trail, This West Virginia Morning

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On this West Virginia Morning, across the country, old railroads have been converted into multi-use trails for folks to get out and enjoy nature. Chris Schulz has more on an ambitious vision to connect communities in West Virginia to Pittsburgh via rail trail.

Also, a new statewide effort to boost school safety got its first investment this week.

And, the West Virginia Democratic Party is calling for a federal investigation into Sen. Jim Justice and his efforts to maintain control of The Greenbrier Resort.

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Maria Young produced this episode.

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