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School Consolidations And 'Inspired By' Little Jimmie Dickens, This West Virginia Week

On this West Virginia Week, another round of school consolidations in the state, the Republican caucus lays out plans for the upcoming legislative session and a Nashville poet and songwriter channels a connection to LIttle Jimmie Dickens. ...

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Lou Turner And Little Jimmy Dickens, Inside Appalachia

This week, a poet and musician draws inspiration from a distant family connection to the Grand Ole Opry’s Little Jimmy Dickens. Also, for 15 years, a Virginia library has been hosting a weekly Dungeons & Dragons game for teens. And, a taxidermist in Yadkin County, North Carolina found her calling before she could drive a car.

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Millions Awarded For Water, Sewer,  Environmental Restoration Projects

Millions of dollars in grants to improve water and sewer infrastructure and environmental conservation efforts across the state were announced Friday,

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Rural Health Transformation Application Now Online

The Rural Health Transformation Fund comes with $100 million a year for five years for each state, but some states will receive more based on the strength of their applications.

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