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West Virginia to Recognize Top Young Writers

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -

The state Department of Education is recognizing the best young writers in the state.

The department will hold its 29th annual Young Writers Celebration on Friday at the University of Charleston's Riggleman Hall.

The contest includes writers from first through 12th grades in every county. County and state winners will be recognized, including one high school senior who will win a college scholarship.

The event is sponsored by the department and the West Virginia Writing Project, whose goal is to improve both the teaching of writing as well as learning in schools.

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