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A Dozen ICE Arrests And A Popular Fruit Gets Bottled, This West Virginia Week

A Dozen ICE Arrests And A Popular Fruit Gets Bottled, This West Virginia Week

Update: 2025-09-27
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On this West Virginia Week, an annual report from West Virginia University (WVU) gives some insight into crime and safety on campus. Also, a new plan aims to make West Virginia more competitive when it comes to science and technology grants.





A local effort to prevent overdose deaths has grown to a nationwide phenomenon. Save a Life Day, took place Thursday – for the first time in every state.





And, a green lumpy fruit native to West Virginia is having its moment. Whether you think it tastes like mangoes or pineapples or something in between, the popular pawpaw is the newest soft drink flavor around. 





Maria Young is our host this week. Our theme music is by Matt Jackfert.





West Virginia Week is a web-only podcast that explores the week's biggest news in the Mountain State. It's produced with help from Bill Lynch, Chris Schulz, Curtis Tate, Eric Douglas, Maria Young and Randy Yohe.





Learn more about West Virginia Week.


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A Dozen ICE Arrests And A Popular Fruit Gets Bottled, This West Virginia Week

A Dozen ICE Arrests And A Popular Fruit Gets Bottled, This West Virginia Week

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