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RadioAppalachia @radioappalachia.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
Trump appears to suggest the US will resume testing nuclear weapons for first time in 30 years
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Trump appears to suggest the US will resume testing nuclear weapons for first time in 30 years
President Donald Trump has appeared to suggest on social media that the U.S. resume testing nuclear weapons for the first time in three decades.
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RadioAppalachia @radioappalachia.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
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No Kings Oct 18th Fairmont
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RadioAppalachia @radioappalachia.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
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Abortion rights, open carry in Utah, and how to fight tyranny
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RadioAppalachia @radioappalachia.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS Fairmont” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
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NO KINGS Fairmont · No Kings
**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...
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RadioAppalachia @radioappalachia.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
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RadioAppalachia @radioappalachia.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
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National Guard Callouts: Portland
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RadioAppalachia @radioappalachia.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
US government faces brain drain as 154,000 federal workers exit this week -
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US government faces brain drain as 154,000 federal workers exit this week
More than 150,000 federal employees will leave the U.S. government payroll this week after accepting buyouts - the largest single-year exodus of civil servants in nearly 80 years, triggering what unions and governance experts warn is a damaging loss of institutional expertise.
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RadioAppalachia @radioappalachia.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Medical cannabis is legal in West Virginia. Here’s what patients can and can’t do with it. mountainstatespotlight.org/2025/09/29/m...
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West Virginians are turning to medical cannabis, but there are limits. Here’s what to know.
Medical cannabis is legal in West Virginia — but there’s uncertainty around employment and gun rights for patients and cardholders.
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RadioAppalachia @radioappalachia.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
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US Postal Services at Risk
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RadioAppalachia @radioappalachia.bsky.social · 27/09/2025
Saturday, October 4, 2025 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET Christ Church Fairmont, 405 9th St, Fairmont, WV 26554
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Fairmont Fundamentals of Organizing: Building People Power
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RadioAppalachia @radioappalachia.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
A majority of US children rely on Medicaid or CHIP, new study finds westvirginiawatch.com/2025/09/26/r...
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A majority of US children rely on Medicaid or CHIP, new study finds • West Virginia Watch
A majority of children in the United States rely on Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program at some point by their 18th birthday.
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RadioAppalachia @radioappalachia.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Make no mistake: Capito Care makes life-changing cuts to Medicaid westvirginiawatch.com/2025/09/25/m...
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Make no mistake: Capito Care makes life-changing cuts to Medicaid • West Virginia Watch
West Virginians for Affordable Health Care has launched a 55 county tour to shine a light on the largest cuts to Medicaid in history.
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RadioAppalachia @radioappalachia.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
West Virginia won’t see the likes of Gov. Hulett Smith in the governor’s office again westvirginiawatch.com/2025/09/23/w...
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West Virginia won’t see the likes of Gov. Hulett Smith in the governor’s office again • West Virginia Watch
Hulett C. Smith, who served as governor, is still admired for his progressive policies and significant contributions to the state.
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RadioAppalachia @radioappalachia.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Fewer households, businesses will get high-speed internet under revamped federal plan westvirginiawatch.com/2025/09/23/r...
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Fewer households, businesses will get high-speed internet under revamped federal plan • West Virginia Watch
Tens of thousands of homes and businesses without internet access will not receive it.
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RadioAppalachia @radioappalachia.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
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Community Report from Pacifica Radio Network092225
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RadioAppalachia @radioappalachia.bsky.social · 20/09/2025
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Group behind Project 2025 urges FBI to brand ‘transgender extremists’ a terror threat
In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s death, the ultra-conservative Heritage Foundation proposed a broad definition of ‘extremist’ rhetoric that would seemingly cover a wide range of pro-LGBT+ activism
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RadioAppalachia @radioappalachia.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
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Community Report -- Local News from Around the Country
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WIRED @wired.com · 12/09/2025
The Oath Keepers are apparently restarting, and extremist groups like the Proud Boys are calling for “state violence” in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s death. www.wired.com/story/extrem...
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Extremist Groups Hated Charlie Kirk. They’re Using His Death to Radicalize Others
The Oath Keepers are apparently restarting, and extremist groups like the Proud Boys are calling for “state violence” in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s death.
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RadioAppalachia @radioappalachia.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
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Trump says he’ll send National Guard to Memphis to address crime concerns
President Donald Trump says he’ll send the National Guard to Memphis to address crime concerns there with the support of the mayor and the governor.
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RadioAppalachia @radioappalachia.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
Statement from the West Virginia Democratic party.
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RadioAppalachia @radioappalachia.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
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Schumer warns of a shutdown if Republicans don’t accept Democrats’ health care demands
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer is willing to risk a government shutdown at the end of the month if Republicans don’t accept Democratic demands on health care.
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RadioAppalachia @radioappalachia.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
Trump Education Department to divert grants from colleges serving students of color westvirginiawatch.com/2025/09/11/r...
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Trump Education Department to divert grants from colleges serving students of color • West Virginia Watch
The U.S. Department of Education announced it will withhold $350 million of congressionally approved funds to minority-serving universities.
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RadioAppalachia @radioappalachia.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
Morrisey shares new energy plan for WV, relying heavily on coal, natural gas to grow power creation westvirginiawatch.com/2025/09/11/m...
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Morrisey shares new energy plan for WV, relying heavily on coal, natural gas to grow power creation • West Virginia Watch
Gov. Patrick Morrisey unveiled a new comprehensive energy plan which will largely rely on the state’s nonrenewable energy sources.
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RadioAppalachia @radioappalachia.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
WV foster care listening tour report says there’s ‘more focus on blame than solving problems’ westvirginiawatch.com/2025/09/12/w...
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WV foster care listening tour report says there’s ‘more focus on blame than solving problems’ • West Virginia Watch
The state released the results of its foster care “listening tour,” and the findings reiterated many problems already well-known.
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RadioAppalachia @radioappalachia.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
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Getting rid of school vaccinations would be 'a step in the wrong direction,' says Capito
WASHINGTON (WV News) — Getting rid of West Virginia’s mandates for school vaccinations would be “a step in the wrong direction” for public health, Sen. Shelley Moore Capito said Thursday.
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RadioAppalachia @radioappalachia.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
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Fairmont City Council updates city code with state law
FAIRMONT — Fairmont City Council has updated its code regarding the possession of tobacco or tobacco products for minors.
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RadioAppalachia @radioappalachia.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
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Charlie Kirk shooting latest: FBI release images of 'person of interest' in Charlie Kirk shooting
Authorities are still working to identify the suspect - they say they are now asking for the public's help.
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Mike Boylan-Kolchin @mbkplus.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
The media environment in the US has degraded so quickly. While Dowd's remarks weren't laudatory, they weren't crass or cheap. Compare this with the Fox News anchor suggesting *this morning* that we should murder ("involuntary lethal injection; just kill 'em") people experiencing mental health crises
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Tom Nichols @radiofreetom.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Yep. Matthew 5:44
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Protect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 10/09/2025
The murder of Charlie Kirk is part of a dangerous pattern of violence threatening our democracy & the safety of our communities. Part of the democracy movement’s work is ensuring everyone can express their opinions & engage in civic debate in peace. We must all agree violence is always unacceptable.
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RadioAppalachia @radioappalachia.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
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RadioAppalachia @radioappalachia.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Political violence is never good. This needs to be condemned from all corners of the political spectrum.
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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 10/09/2025
Today’s murder of Charlie Kirk is outrageous. It is part of a dangerous pattern of violence that threatens the safety of all communities. This violence is unacceptable and tears at the social fabric, and we must find a way to work together to end it.
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Zack Beauchamp @zackbeauchamp.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Very, very bad stuff coming from leading right-wingers
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19thnews @19thnews.org · 10/09/2025
The prominent 31-year-old media personality encouraged young women to have more babies, called for a ban on gender-affirming care and advocated for gun rights.
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Charlie Kirk, right-wing activist, is fatally shot
The prominent 31-year-old media personality encouraged young women to have more babies, called for a ban on gender-affirming care and advocated for gun rights.
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RadioAppalachia @radioappalachia.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
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Live updates: Charlie Kirk has died after being shot at an event in Utah, President Trump says
Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, was shot at an event at a Utah college, Turning Point said.
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Matt Sebastian @mattsebastian.com · 10/09/2025
NEW: At least 2 people were being transported to a Denver-area hospital after a shooting involving an “active assailant” at Evergreen High School in Jefferson County, officials said Wednesday afternoon // Story by @katielang.bsky.social
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Shooting, ‘active assailant’ reported at Evergreen High School
Jefferson County law enforcement are responding to an “active assailant” and shooting at Evergreen High School, officials said Wednesday afternoon.
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Cory Booker @corybooker.com · 10/09/2025
We must call politicial violence what it is: evil and an attack on our most fundamental values. The shooting of Charlie Kirk today in Utah must be condemned by all. My heart is with Charlie Kirk, his family, and all those who are impacted.
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West Virginia Watch @westvirginiawatch.com · 10/09/2025
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot at an event in Utah, at Utah Valley University in Orem on Thursday, according to reports from the scene, reports Katie McKellar of @utahnewsdispatch.com.
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Charlie Kirk shot during event at Utah Valley University • West Virginia Watch
Charlie Kirk was shot at an event at Utah Valley University in Orem during his American Comeback tour, according to reports from the scene.
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The Intellectualist @theintellectualist.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
🚨Charlie Kirk, 31, the conservative activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was shot on Wednesday during an appearance at Utah Valley University, prompting a large law-enforcement response and immediate national reaction. open.substack.com/pub/theintel...
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Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk Shot at Utah Valley University Event
Witnesses say the head of Turning Point USA was struck during a campus appearance as FBI and local police investigate.
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USA TODAY @usatoday.com · 10/09/2025
Conservative commentator Charlie Kirk shot during Utah Valley University campus event, reports say. Follow live updates.
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Charlie Kirk shot at Utah campus event; suspect in custody: Live updates
Conservative influencer Charlie Kirk was reportedly shot at during an event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.
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West Virginia Watch @westvirginiawatch.com · 10/09/2025
West Virginia House Democrats are launching a multi-stop “Kitchen Table Tour” this week in an effort to connect with residents and discuss pressing issues before the start of the 2026 legislative session.
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WV House Dems head out on ‘Kitchen Table Tour’ with 10 stops across the state • West Virginia Watch
West Virginia House Democrats are launching a multi-stop “Kitchen Table Tour” this week in an effort to connect with residents.
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RadioAppalachia @radioappalachia.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
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‘We don’t get to write all the rules’: Morrisey shifts blame for broadband cuts to Trump administration
Gov. Patrick Morrisey said West Virginia is doing everything it can within the rules set by the Trump administration.
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RadioAppalachia @radioappalachia.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
New U.S. law encourages coal mining that’s exempt from tax supporting black lung fund westvirginiawatch.com/2025/09/10/n...
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New U.S. law encourages coal mining that’s exempt from tax supporting black lung fund • West Virginia Watch
As an advocate for miners with black lung disease, I was so disappointed to see a tax break for metallurgical coal in the Big Beautiful Bill.
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RadioAppalachia @radioappalachia.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Staffing shortages still a challenge in West Virginia’s crowded jails westvirginiawatch.com/2025/09/10/s...
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Staffing shortages still a challenge in West Virginia's crowded jails • West Virginia Watch
West Virginia is making progress in addressing staffing shortages in its crowded jails and prisons, but hundreds of positions remain unfilled. David Kelly, commissioner for the state’s Division of Cor...
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RadioAppalachia @radioappalachia.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
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Report: PEIA members satisfied with current plans, but specialty drugs driving up costs
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — No special session was called this week to address future costs for West Virginia’s public worker health care benefit program. But a new report aims to provide
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RadioAppalachia @radioappalachia.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
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Worthington exploring first steps to better sewage system
FAIRMONT — The town of Worthington is undergoing the first concrete steps toward moving away from its vacuum fed sewage system.
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RadioAppalachia @radioappalachia.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
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City of Fairmont working to reopen Monroe Street after historic building wall collapse
FAIRMONT — The City of Fairmont and the property owner of the building at 200 Adams St. are working together after the side of building partially collapsed onto Monroe Street.
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RadioAppalachia @radioappalachia.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
WV House Democrats are bringing the Kitchen Table Tour to Fairmont to hear directly from the community about the most important issues facing families — electric rates, child care, healthcare, clean drinking water, education, and more. 📋 Register here: actionnetwork.org/events/wv-ki...
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WV Kitchen Table Tour - Fairmont
Kitchen Table Tour – Fairmont West Virginia House Democrats are bringing the Kitchen Table Tour to Fairmont to hear directly from the community about the most important issues facing families — elect...
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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 09/09/2025
The Israeli military carried out ‘targeted strikes’ on Hamas officials in Doha, Qatar. A senior Hamas source says the attack happened as a negotiating team was discussing a Gaza ceasefire proposal.
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