Will Price
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WV Legislative Photography
Hershel “Woody” Williams will lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 2 and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, July 3. A State Memorial Service in Williams’ honor will be held inside the State Culture Center Theater at 4 p.m. Sunday. A live stream will be available for Sunday's event.
Randy Yohe
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West Virginia Public Broadcasting
Eric Douglas
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West Virginia Public Broadcasting
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Several airports in West Virginia will receive federal funds meant to improve air travel. -
West Virginia’s waterways will be full of recreational boaters this holiday weekend. DNR police officers say to be safe — and have fun — in that order. Every year about this time, the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources runs its Operation Dry Water campaign.
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New Peoples Bank officials say an unauthorized person accessed bank systems in June.
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On this West Virginia Morning, humane treatment is one of the central issues driving the national push to end greyhound racing. Part two of our new four-part radio series, “Greyhound Racing In W.Va. — Last Of A Dying Breed,” takes us to the veterinarian’s office and the breeder’s farm.
Mountain Stage
Brian Blauser
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Mountain Stage
Join us starting Friday, July 1 for an encore episode of Mountain Stage hosted by Kathy Mattea with performances by Rodney Crowell, Colin Hay, Amy Speace, Jordan Tice, and Nobody's Girl.
Inside Appalachia
Charlie Neibergall
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AP
This week on Inside Appalachia, we hear from a radiologist in eastern Kentucky who says he’s seeing a rise in cases of black lung among young coal miners. We’ll also hear the first part of a new series from reporters Randy Yohe and Chris Schulz about the dog racing industry in West Virginia. Then, we’ll travel to Monaca, Pennsylvania where Shell plans to begin operations at its massive ethane cracker plant, and our host Mason Adams speaks with author Barbara Ellen Smith.
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Opponents of dog racing accuse the industry of abusive treatment, but those working within don't see it that way.
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Gov. Jim Justice has named Hershel “Woody” Williams to be the first inductee into the new West Virginia Military Hall of Fame.
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The late Woody Williams leaves more than a legacy. Like planning for his own memorial service and funeral, the World War Two Medal of Honor recipient left “marching orders” for his foundation on continuing to serve Gold Star families.
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Students are preparing for a new aviation maintenance technician, or AMT, school in Wayne County.
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Tallow is rendered animal fat and has been used primarily in traditional food preparation — as an ingredient and as a cooking oil. In addition, tallow can be used in making soap, candles, healing salves, skin moisturizers and perfumes, as well as lubricants for wood, leather and metal working.
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The West Virginia National Guard’s official COVID-19 response mission is ending, but some guard members will remain in a support capacity.
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