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LEASHA JOHNSON
The Mingo County Redevelopment Authority’ s board of directors and staff would like to congratulate Leasha Johnson on the remarkable accomplishment of being selected for West Virginia Executive’ s Sharp Shooters Class of 2025. Thank you for your dedication to economic development in Southern West Virginia!
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ABOUT THE COVER The 10 members of the Sharp Shooters Class of 2025.
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