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  1. May 20, 2013
    West Virginia Trout Stocking Week of May 13 - 17

    ELKINS, W.Va. – The following waters were stocked...

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  2. May 14, 2013
    Blackwater Falls boardwalk reopens following storm repairs

    DAVIS, W.Va. – Although it will be some time...

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  3. May 10, 2013
    Catchable Channel Catfish to be Stocked by WVDNR in May

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  4. May 10, 2013
    New Sporting Clays Facility Opening at Canaan Valley Resort

    Ribbon Cutting set for May 17, 11 a.m.  ...

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  5. May 9, 2013
    Remote Control Aircraft Event at Hawks Nest State Park May 18, 2013

        ANSTED, W.Va. – Airplanes and...

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  6. May 9, 2013
    Siege of Fort Randolph set for weekend of May 17th

    POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. – The weekend of May 17th,...

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  7. May 6, 2013
    National Travel and Tourism Week May 4-12

    SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – May 4-12 is National...

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  8. May 3, 2013
    West Virginia Trout Stocking Week of April 29 – May 3

        ELKINS, W.Va. – The following...

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  9. May 2, 2013
    50th year of operation - Climb Cheat Mountain on the Cass Scenic Railroad in 2013

    Golden Anniversary Run Scheduled June 15 CASS, W...

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  10. May 2, 2013
    Pickin’ and singin’ at the 19th annual North Bend Bluegrass Festival May 10-11

    CAIRO, W.Va. – The 19th annual Bluegrass Festival...

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  11. May 1, 2013
    Catfish Stockings begin in mid-May 2013 Angler Rewards Possible at West Virginia State Parks

    PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – Catfish stocking begins in...

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  12. May 1, 2013
    Rendezvous on the River May 8-11on Blennerhassett Island

    PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – Blennerhassett Island is the...

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  13. April 30, 2013
    North Bend State Park offers introduction to mountain biking

        CAIRO, W.Va. – Mountain biking...

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  14. April 30, 2013
    Six Saturdays focus on nature at Blennerhassett Island

         PARKERSBURG, W.Va. –...

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  15. April 30, 2013
    Civil War Encampment Featured at North Bend State Park, May 3-4

        CAIRO, W.Va. – North Bend State...

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  16. April 29, 2013
    Company House Rental Reservations Now Online at Cass Scenic Railroad

    CASS, W.Va. – New for 2013, and just in time for...

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  17. April 26, 2013
    West Virginia Trout Stocking Week of April 22-26

       ELKINS, W.Va. – The following waters...

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  18. April 26, 2013
    American Mountain Theater to air on PBS beginning in May

    ELKINS, W.Va. – American Mountain Theater variety...

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  19. April 25, 2013
    Staged for fun, Pipestem State Park Amphitheater announces variety of outdoor entertainment in 2013

        PIPESTEM, W.Va. – Pipestem...

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  20. April 24, 2013
    “Giant Bear” at Coopers Rock State Forest Makes Earth Day Debut; State Animal Celebrated for Sesquicentennial Salute

    BRUCETON MILLS, W.Va. – A very big Eco-Bear stands...

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  21. April 23, 2013
    West Virginia State Parks Present: The Roots of Un-Civil War - The 250th Anniversary of Cornstalk’s Campaign

    SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – In West Virginia, 2013...

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  22. April 22, 2013
    Bike the Park Day at Twin Falls Gears Up for May 4

        MULLENS, W.Va. – The annual...

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  23. April 19, 2013
    West Virginia Trout Stocking Week of April 15-19

        ELKINS, W.Va. – The following...

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  24. April 18, 2013
    Outdoors in Spring – West Virginia State Parks Activities April 20-21

        SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. ...

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  25. April 18, 2013
    Audra State Park Campground Opens After Fall Storm Cleanup

        BUCKHANNON, W.Va. – Audra...

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  26. April 18, 2013
    West Virginia’s Spring Gobbler Season Opens April 22, 2013

        SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The...

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  27. April 17, 2013
    “Wings of Wonder” soar at West Virginia State Parks in 2013

    SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Birds of prey can be...

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  28. April 16, 2013
    Lights On at Holly River State Park

        HACKER VALLEY, W.Va. – Largely...

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  29. April 16, 2013
    New Bridge Complete; Babcock State Park Open

        CLIFFTOP, W.Va. – The bridge...

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  30. April 15, 2013
    “The History of Bathrooms…. From Ancient Times to the 21st-Century” Takes a Peek at into Privy Evolution

    Saturday, April 20, 1 p.m.  Blennerhassett...

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  31. April 12, 2013
    West Virginia Trout Stocking Week of April 8-12

        ELKINS, W.Va. – The following...

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  32. April 9, 2013
    “The Big Five” – West Virginia state parks golf courses that play tribute to design and location

    SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. –Pipestem, Cacapon, Twin...

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  33. April 5, 2013
    Cacapon Resort State Park Puts Some Pep in April

        BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. – April...

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  34. April 4, 2013
    Beech Fork State Park debuts online campground reservation service in 2013

    BARBOURSVILLE, W.Va. – Beech Fork State Park...

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  35. March 25, 2013
    “Murder Among the Meringues” serves up dinner, a slice of pie for a mystery at North Bend State Park April 5-6

        CAIRO, W.Va. – Gigi Sharp and...

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  36. March 19, 2013
    "It’s Not Just Thread" Special Lecture at Blennerhassett Museum Quilting Event, March 23

        PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – The...

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  37. February 6, 2013
    DNR Announces Changes for the 2013 Spring Trout Stocking Season

        SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The...

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  38. February 6, 2013
    “With Family & Friends” at Pipestem State Park debuts February 23

        PIPESTEM, W.Va. – Bring your...

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  39. February 6, 2013
    Duct Tape and Cardboard Sled Race at Blackwater Falls State Park, February 23

        DAVIS, W.Va. – Design and...

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  40. February 1, 2013
    Babcock State Park Bridge Replacement Underway Through March

    Trout Stockings Delayed During Construction ...

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  41. February 1, 2013
    West Virginia Trout Stocking Week of January 28 – February 1

        ELKINS, W.Va. – The following...

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  42. January 28, 2013
    Cacapon State Park offers February fun for family and friends activity options

    BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. – Cacapon State Park has a...

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  43. January 25, 2013
    Canaan Valley State Park promotes Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month

        DAVIS, W.Va. – A proclamation...

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  44. January 22, 2013
    Main Street West Virginia communities add fun to February with special events

    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — February is the month to...

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  45. January 22, 2013
    “A Journey Through Time” history series at Blennerhassett Island State Park four Sundays in February

        PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – “A Journey...

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  46. January 22, 2013
    West Virginia State Wildlife Center to Celebrate Groundhog Day

    FRENCH CREEK, W.Va. -- West Virginia State...

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  47. January 18, 2013
    West Virginia Commerce presents 2013 sponsorship of Outdoor Channel show

    “Fly Rod Chronicles with Curtis Fleming” includes...

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  48. January 18, 2013
    Blue skies, cold temperatures – MLK weekend promises excellent skiing and tubing at Canaan Valley Resort State Park

    DAVIS, W.Va. – A chilly 17 degrees greets the...

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  49. January 17, 2013
    Local Musicians Liven Lodge Lobby Sundays at North Bend State Park

        CAIRO, W.Va. – Local area...

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  50. January 4, 2013
    Canaan Valley Tube Park Grand Opening January 11, 2013

    Public Invited to Ribbon Cutting 1:30 p.m. ...

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  51. January 3, 2013
    Tracking and Wood Lore Workshop January 18-20 at Twin Falls State park

        MULLENS, W.Va. – An 18th...

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  52. December 31, 2012
    West Virginia lands trophy promotional opportunity with fishing show sponsorship

    South Charleston, W.Va. – The bounty and variety...

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  53. December 20, 2012
    ‘Yule Enjoy’ Blackwater Falls Holiday Celebrations Dec. 22 – 31, 2012

    SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Blackwater Falls State...

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  54. December 14, 2012
    Register for Winter Wonder Weekend at North Bend State Park Jan. 18-20

    Stroll Down Memory Lane and Remember the Good Ole...

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  55. December 14, 2012
    “First Day” Hikes at West Virginia State Parks in 2013

    Resolve to get outside more often during the New...

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  56. December 13, 2012
    Princesses Proceed to North Bend State Park for a Dads and Daughters Evening Jan. 5

        CAIRO, W.Va. – The fourth...

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  57. December 11, 2012
    Two Tracks for Radio Controlled Cars Enthusiasts at Pipestem Resort State Park

        PIPESTEM, W.Va. – Radio...

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  58. December 11, 2012
    Hawks Nest State Park Winter Dinner Parties Announced for 2013

        ANSTED, W.Va. –  From the...

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  59. December 6, 2012
    Bring in 2013 at a West Virginia State Parks Celebration

        SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – You...

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  60. November 30, 2012
    Gifts of a different nature: Cacapon captures outdoor interests

    SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – When the discounts and...

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  61. November 28, 2012
    Blennerhassett Museum Has International Glam; Holiday-style Open House December 2

        PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – Decorated...

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  62. November 28, 2012
    Closed by Superstorm Sandy, Holly River State Park to Open Temporary Office December 3

        HACKER VALLEY, W.Va. – More...

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  63. November 27, 2012
    Muzzleloader Deer Season opens a week early this year

    Additional Deer (Class RM) must be purchased prior...

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  64. November 16, 2012
    Lights On at Blackwater Falls State Park

    SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- After 18 days without...

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  65. November 16, 2012
    New parking makes hunting access easier at Camp Creek State Forest

        BECKLEY, W.Va. – Newly...

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  66. November 15, 2012
    2012 West Virginia deer gun seasons fact sheet

    The West Virginia firearm buck gun season is...

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  67. November 15, 2012
    Buck & Antlerless Gun Seasons Open 11-19-12 Additional Buck Stamp (Class RG & RRG) Must be Purchased Prior to Buck Season

    SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia...

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  68. November 15, 2012
    Lights On at Blackwater Falls State Park

    SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- After 18 days without...

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  69. November 9, 2012
    Blackwater Falls employees go old-school with challenges; Cathedral’s forest wrecked from Sandy storm damage

    SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Twelve days since ...

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  70. November 7, 2012
    15 CVBs receive accreditation renewals through the West Virginia Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus

    SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Fifteen state convention...

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  71. November 7, 2012
    Storm delivers unusual visitors to Tygart Lake area: gulls, ducks; re-directs saw-whet owls

    SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Bonapart gulls have been...

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  72. November 5, 2012
    Holly River State Park closed for the season

    CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Holly River State Park is...

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  73. November 2, 2012
    View a waxing gibbous moon over Cacapon State Park November 23

    Visit STARLAB portable planetarium November 24 ...

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  74. November 2, 2012
    Blackwater Falls, Canaan Valley and Holly River State Parks Continue to Dig and Cut Out Following Sandy Super Storm

        SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. –...

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  75. November 1, 2012
    Concurrent Black Bear Hunting Opportunities During Deer Season

        SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Deer...

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  76. November 1, 2012
    West Virginia State Park Lodges are Open

    Hawks Nest, Twin Falls, Pipestem, Cacapon and...

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  77. October 31, 2012
    WV State Parks and Forests Recovering from Sandy’s Wrath

        SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West...

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  78. October 26, 2012
    Two New Wildlife Management Areas Open to the Public

        SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The...

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  79. October 25, 2012
    49 years and counting, Cass Scenic Railroad fired up for its golden anniversary in 2013

    CASS, W.Va. -- The world’s foremost roster of...

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  80. October 25, 2012
    Hawks Nest Resumes Aerial Tram, Trips Continue Until October 28

        ANSTED, W.Va. – Aerial tram...

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  81. October 22, 2012
    ‘Stars of the Industry’ honored at W.Va. Governor’s Conference on Tourism

    South Charleston, W.Va. – The Tourism Commission...

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  82. October 19, 2012
    W.Va. Division of Tourism plans live webcast of Bridge Day BASE jumpers

    South Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia...

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  83. October 18, 2012
    Take Off for Tygart Lake Any Time of Year

    Grafton, W.Va. – This will be the second winter...

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  84. October 18, 2012
    Hawks Nest State Park Aerial Tram down for repairs; jet boat rides still available

        ANSTED, W.Va. – The aerial tram...

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  85. October 17, 2012
    Fabulous Fall Finds with Sparkling Winter Forecasts: West Virginia’s State Parks and Forests West Virginia’s parks and forests

    SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia’s parks...

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  86. October 16, 2012
    “Boo”dles of Fun planned at many West Virginia State Parks

        SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. –State...

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  87. October 16, 2012
    Clara Barton and Robert E. Lee Portrayed at Twin Falls Dinner Theater November 10

        MULLENS, W.Va. – Performers...

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  88. October 16, 2012
    West Virginia’s tourism industry businesses match over $1.4 million to attract visitors to the state

    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Tourism Industry...

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  89. October 12, 2012
    Late October activities at Pipestem State Park encourage outdoor experiences

        PIPESTEM, W.Va. – Crisp fall...

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  90. October 11, 2012
    New Hatfield McCoy Geo Trail launched

    WILLIAMSON, W.Va. – History buffs and adventure...

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  91. October 11, 2012
    Youth, Class Q/QQ, and Class XS Antlerless Deer Season To Open

        SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The...

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  92. October 11, 2012
    West Virginia’s Antlerless Deer Season Opens Earlier

        SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Deer...

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  93. October 9, 2012
    West Virginia’s fall wild turkey season opens October 13

          SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va....

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  94. October 9, 2012
    Small Game Hunting and Trapping Opportunities for 2012–2013 Season

        SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Small...

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  95. October 3, 2012
    2012 Fall Trout Stockings Begin October 9

        SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The...

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  96. October 3, 2012
    Ansted Named One of the Best “51 Mini Family Vacations”

    Ansted, W.Va. -- Ansted, W.Va. has recently been...

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  97. October 1, 2012
    Autumn Show Features Car Club Classics at North Bend State Park October 13

        CAIRO, W.Va. – People who...

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  98. October 1, 2012
    Candlelit Island Invites Visitors to Blennerhassett Mansion October 12 and 13

        PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – Mansion by...

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  99. October 1, 2012
    West Virginia State Parks are ripe for fall leaf peepers

        SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. –...

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  100. September 27, 2012
    History's 'Hatfields & McCoys' miniseries receives five Emmy Awards

    South Charleston, W.Va. – The success of the...

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