Appalachia News

Interesting observations from Josh Marshall. The upper map's shaded area shows the boundaries of Appalachia. via Poor Mojo Newswire

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If the exit polls are accurate, Hillary Clinton is set to win West Virginia by roughly a 2 to 1 margin over Barack Obama. via Talking Points Memo

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“The fact that we can replicate key aspects of the spatial patterns of fish biodiversity from the Appalachians to the Rockies testifies to the robustness of this approach”

While scientists have developed methods to predict aspects of fish diversity in specific river locations, a model to understand what factors may drive a comprehensive suite of fish biodiversity patterns in a ... via EurekAlert!

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News : 'Song of the Mountains' Offers Memberships and Merchandise BMNN wrote: on May 09, 2008: Marion, VA -- The music of Song of the Mountains showcases the best in bluegrass and old-time music from the heart ... via Cybergrass

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“If someone doesn't have an ID, they must sign an affirmation of identity before voting”

It's Election Day and voters in Southwest Virginia will select mayors and members of city and town councils. via Http

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“I am also very pleased that we have continued to execute on our business plan with the commencement of injection operations in our two ASP pilot projects in the Lawrence field.”

Mr. Watson will manage the Company's drilling programs in its Appalachian Region operations, including its Marcellus Shale drilling activities. via PR-inside.com

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Fifteen youth and six adults from the Milford United Methodist Church are preparing for a service trip to West Virginia this July. via Cabinet.com

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Four people face felony charges of voter fraud in connection with a southwest Virginia municipal election on Tuesday. via WRIC-TV Richmond

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All aboard the Great Train of prizes for this week's Weekly Challenge. The topic of our weekly contest is Sunday's Great Train Race in downtown Fredericksburg. via The Free Lance-Star

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“There are gems literally all across this map that are just absolutely worth the trip”

Bustling textile and furniture factories that used to churn out blankets and beds have moved out of southwest Virginia, taking jobs overseas. via Slam Sports

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