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FRONT PORCH: Will AI cause us to sacrifice ‘wild & wonderful’?

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Front Porch

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February 23, 2026

Mimic see, Mimic do

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February 23, 2026

RECOVERY SPOTLIGHT: Miranda Cline

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February 16, 2026

Ronceverte City Council recap, shelter rentals open soon

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County News

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February 5, 2026

Don’t Whistle in the Woods

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February 3, 2026

The Real West Virginian of the Week

Real West Virginian of the Week: Michael ‘Goose’ Sizemore — Turning Appalachian craft into a life of art

October 2, 2026

Long before Michael “Goose” Sizemore was creating massive metal sculptures for corporate clients, his education as an artist was already underway in the mountains of West Virginia.

Each week, we recognize a citizen who quietly serves their community in an impactful way.

Have a nominating for a future week? Email us at news@therealwv.com.

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