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Shepherd University celebrates Appalachian culture at 30th annual heritage festival
Shepherd University celebrated its 30th annual Appalachian Heritage Festival on Sept. 25-27.
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THIS WEEK IN WV HISTORY: Sept. 27–Oct. 3
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At the West Virginia Film Festival, Appalachian youth have a vision for the state’s arts scene
This story is part of RealWV’s year-long focus on youth and belonging in West Virginia, exploring the difficult decisions young people face when deciding whether to stay or leave.