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2017’s Most Popular News Stories in West Virginia
By: Shayla Klein | West Virginia Public Broadcasting
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From the statewide road bond referendum to the Wood County fire, 2017 was an eventful year for West Virginians. Take a look down memory lane and see some of the… Read More

2017 Ends With Snow And Cold In Much Of The East
By: Jeremy Hobson | Here & Now
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Erie, Pennsylvania, is still digging out from days of snow, and it’s bitterly cold in the Northeast.

In The Heart Of Trump Country, His Base’s Faith Is Unshaken
SANDY HOOK, Ky. (AP) — The regulars amble in before dawn and claim their usual table, the one next to an old box television playing the news on mute. Steven… Read More

Officials Say 2 Meningitis Deaths in Ohio County Unrelated
By: Associated Press
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NEW PHILADELPHIA, Ohio (AP) — Health officials in a rural northeast Ohio county say they have no explanation for a second bacterial meningitis death less than two weeks after a… Read More

Famous Hippo Fiona Nears 1st Birthday
By: Associated Press
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CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Zoo plans to celebrate the first birthday of its famous baby hippo, Fiona, with special treats and a visit by specialists from a children’s hospital… Read More

Tourism in Coal Country: Digging into Culture, Ecotourism
By: Julie Carr Smyth | AP Statehouse Correspondent
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PERRY COUNTY, Ohio (AP) — Two-thirds of Appalachia’s coal industry jobs have disappeared since the 1990s. Now the region is hoping tourism will help rebuild its economy by tapping into… Read More

Alexander Boys and Girls Have Strong Holiday Week
By: Tyler Corbit
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The Alexander Lady Spartans had another dominating week in which they went 3-0. When you have won consecutive TVC-Ohio and District titles this dominance is expected. The Spartans now sit… Read More

Wildcats, Lady Wildcats Primed for Another Strong Season
By: Nate Moore
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At this time of the year, holiday spirits are at an all-time high. In a similar fashion, the enthusiasm and excitement that surrounds the Eastern High School basketball programs are… Read More

Waterford Boys and Girls Continue Strong Start
By: Nick Mullens
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In Wildcat country, wins are about as common as you’ll find in High School Basketball. The Lady Wildcats have arguably been the best team in Washington County since seniors Megan… Read More

Civil Discourse Is Not Dead in Politics Says Former Legislator
Some of you love politics… But, don’t you get really tired of all the partisan wrangling, name-calling and finger pointing by our politicians? The two parties usually can’t agree on… Read More

ABACUS: Small Enough to Jail | FRONTLINE: | January 2 at 10 p.m.
FRONTLINE “Abacus: Small Enough to Jail” January 2 Documentary from “Hoop Dreams” Director Steve James Tells Story of the Only U.S. Bank Prosecuted in Relation to the 2008 Financial Crisis… Read More