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BARBOURSVILLE, W.Va. (WSAZ) -Structural issues are believed to be the reason behind a partial structural collapse at a Barboursville church on Wednesday, according to first responders.

“Yes, this church was a part of the tunnel system that was used for the Underground Railroad.” Church leaders bought the building in the late 1930s, but it stood on Vance Avenue and Lauderdale ...

While majorly renovating the church, Senior Pastor John White Jr. at Mount Nebo Missionary Baptist Church said they discovered a structure. He said he believes the structure was used to hide slaves.