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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Via AP news wire

Despite dangers, deep roots make Appalachia hard to leave

ASSOCIATED PRESS

This tiny sliver of a town off a state highway in eastern Kentucky has been home to Brenda Francis and her husband, Paul, for decades.

Paul Francis was born 73 years ago in this house, a yellow and brown one-story, which like many dwellings in Garrett is nestled in a valley between tall, forested hills. The retired school teacher loves it here, and the couple was gifted the house by his parents about 40 years ago.

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