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The Meat Shower Of 1876, This West Virginia Morning

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On this West Virginia Morning, the annual Mothman Festival has a competition for the title of ‘most unusual Appalachian celebration.’ Bath County, Kentucky, celebrated a historic occurrence this week. The meat shower of 1876. That’s when pieces of meat mysteriously fell from the sky onto a farm. Cheri Lawson was at the festivities and has this report.

Also, a bill to test private management of some child protective service cases drew concern from lawmakers and constituents Monday. And, the West Virginia Senate finalized two bills aimed at improving school security and providing significant support for those aging out of foster care.

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Maria Young produced this episode.

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