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MONTGOMERY — When West Virginia University took the local campus out of Montgomery five years ago, it took more from the rural town than just a college.

Though the N. Toe River valley had begun to be settled in 1780s, it wasnt until 1860 that the Henson Creek area felt the impact of its first settler.

Yet another earthquake is being reported in a western North Carolina town. Asheville's 60-day downtown safety initiative is just over half-complete. A man in Charlotte is accused of assaulting a toddler.

Yet another earthquake is being reported in a western North Carolina town. Asheville's 60-day downtown safety initiative is just over half-complete. A man in Charlotte is accused of assaulting a toddler.

Searching for places that retain their history to a sacred degree, one can hardly find as rich a landscape as the North Toe River valley.

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Small towns across America grow to count on the colleges and universities in their communities. But when schools choose to leave, whats left behind?

Small towns across America grow to count on the colleges and universities in their communities. But when schools choose to leave, whats left behind?

Provisions in the Senate budget would allow for hospital consolidation and growth of some of the state’s largest health care systems.

Senate GOP leaders say the proposal is necessary to bring about savings to the health plan that serves teachers and state employees.