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Eastern Kentucky's people looked for a fresh start after coal. Then came the floods

Volunteers help remove flood debris from Messenger Florist and Gifts in Whitesburg, Ky., on Friday. Hundreds of families have moved into government-run shelters, according to Gov. Andy Beshear's office. (Jeff Dean for NPR)
Volunteers help remove flood debris from Messenger Florist and Gifts in Whitesburg, Ky., on Friday. Hundreds of families have moved into government-run shelters, according to Gov. Andy Beshear's office. (Jeff Dean for NPR)

This article was originally published on August 05, 2022.

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