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THIS WEEK IN WV HISTORY: Aug 30–Sep 5

The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history.
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Real West Virginian of the Week: Chef Paul Smith — Bringing people to the table and to West Virginia
For Chef Paul Smith, food has always been about more than what’s on the plate.
WV farmers question Trump’s decision to import beef 
Local beef producers doubt the move will lower prices and believe it undercuts American farms.
Second hearing on proposed sale of water systems to West Virginia American Water takes place in Ronceverte
A public hearing was held Tuesday, Aug. 25, related to Ordinance 2026-05 — the possible sale of Ronceverte’s water and wastewater systems to West Virginia American Water Company.
DEAR GRACE: Conversations that matter
How do I move on from this divorce when I don’t even know why it happened?
Inside The Hollerwood House: Reimagining a Ronceverte classic
A cornerstone of Ronceverte’s history reopened its doors this year as an inn and event space
‘That’s just wrong’ – local youth says of Dorie Miller’s name possibly being removed from ship
Brown spent the summer working on a plan to rebrand the Dorie Miller Park in Lewisburg in order to ensure that more people know about Miller’s heroism in battle. Now, Miller’s name may be removed from an aircraft carrier.
THE FRONT PORCH: Social media restrictions for youth
SUNDAY SERMON: Quiet, consistent courage
BLACK BY GOD: Two Bluefield State University students selected as NASA WV Space Grant Ambassadors
Llama and alpaca handlers educate, compete at State Fair