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She was the first Black woman to become a solo pilot in West Virginia State College's (now University) Civilian Pilot Training Program.
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This Mercer County native wrote the song "West Virginia, My Home."
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This Bluefield native wrote the novels Storming Heaven and The Unquiet Earth and was the Mountain Party candidate for governor in 2000.
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This Charleston/Wheeling author's published stories include "The Dinner Set," "The Strange Looking Man," and "They Both Needed It."
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Phoeba Parsons of Calhoun County was best known for playing this instrument.
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She is the only woman to run for governor in a general election under the banner of one of the two major political parties.
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This woman publicly disputed the Betty Zane legend and, through her friendship with Henry Clay, helped route the National Road from Wellsburg to Wheeling--right by her mansion.
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This Fairmont native was the first female WVU Mountaineer mascot and later served as state secretary of state.
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Doddridge County native Bonnie Collins became a fan favorite at fairs and festivals in the late 1900s for doing what?
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Which one of these projects was actress and singer Ann Magnuson NOT associated with?
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