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September 16, 1921: Aviator "Five Dollar Frank" Thomas Born

Aviator Frank Thomas was born at Lansing in Fayette County on September 16, 1921. Known by the nicknames “Flying Frank” and “Five Dollar Frank,” he flew…

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New River Gorge Gets Grant to Expose More Students to Outdoor Learning

A new grant is expected to help hundreds of students experience nature’s classroom at the New River Gorge.The nonprofit National Park Foundation awarded…

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