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Wood and Jackson counties in western West Virginia experienced a failed Silver Rush in the late 1800s.

Wood and Jackson counties in western West Virginia experienced a failed Silver Rush in the late 1800s.

Wirt and Jackson counties experienced a failed silver rush in the late 1800s.

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Since 2016, Bridge Jam has been welcoming musical acts to Fayetteville, West Virginia.

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Students move into dorms at West Liberty University at West Liberty, West Virginia.

West Liberty U. welcomes six-percent increase in residence

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According to some tales, Big Jones body was found at the bottom of a mine shaft.

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Chris Cline photographed for Forbes in June 2017 by Jamel Toppin. Photo courtesy W.Va. Hall of Fame.

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Boats race on the Ohio River at New Martinsville, West Virginia, during the 2017 Regattafest.

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