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West Virginia Stories

New Deal Town images   by Stuart Englert
When Glenn Luzier was a baby, his hometown of Arthurdale, W.Va., was just a dream of first lady Eleanor Roosevelt,
first appeared: 6/24/2007
Fayette County's Freefall Fest images   by Richard McVey
John McDonald, 39, stands nervously atop the New River Gorge Bridge in Fayette County, W.Va. (pop. 47,579).
first appeared: 10/1/2006
Acts of Kindness   by Marta W. Aldrich
Our 5th annual account of ordinary Americans doing good deeds for one another
first appeared: 12/25/2005
Lessons from the Grill   by Stuart Englert
Grilling guru Steven Raichlen serves up his trade secrets.
first appeared: 5/22/2005
Hooked on Fishing   by Michael McCall
For Brad Paisley, it's hard to choose between music and fishing.
first appeared: 3/7/2004
Restoring the Little Sisters of Lady Liberty   by Marti Attoun
All across America, towns are shining up a symbol of freedom—200 little sisters of liberty that were dedicated from 1949 to 1951.
first appeared: 9/7/2003
It's a Honey of a Job   by Margie Mason
ThistleDew Farm produces 50,000 pounds of honey a year, making everything from honey mustard and honey vinegar to beeswax candles and skin creams.
first appeared: 5/13/2001
The Music of the Folks   by Michael Nolan
Stroll downtown in Mountain View, Ark., any day of the week and you’re likely to hear live music floating in the fresh Ozark air.
first appeared: 2/25/2001
10 Rediscovered Family Getaways   by Ron Chepesiuk
History, fun, adventure, and relaxation off the beaten path
first appeared: 5/7/2000

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