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Appalachian Bible College Founded: Sept. 5, 1950

Appalachian Bible College—originally known as Appalachian Bible Institute—opened at Sylvester in Boone County on September 5, 1950. The nondenominational,…

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Mine Safety Academy Opens: August 17, 1976

The National Mine Health and Safety Academy opened at Beaver, near Beckley, on August 17, 1976. The 80-acre campus, which can accommodate 600 students, is…

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