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I agree. I'm originally from Charleston and have always said that it's not like the rest of WV. I'd say the real heart of Appalachia is Pikeville KY.

• atwebb 7y ago
  Well, Hillbilly Bear is the representative picture for Pikeville on Google Maps which is a vote in your favor.
• gffyfnhdv 7y ago
  Btw, I’m not from Appalachia, I just did a post-doc at WVU. Beautiful state and people.