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Energy & Environment Randy Yohe, Mar. 23, 2023

Drastic Temperature Swings May Affect Fruit Tree Yields

The rule of thumb for putting out your outdoor plants is right around May 15, close to Mother’s Day.

Government Shepherd Snyder, Mar. 07, 2023

Capito Tours Shepherd University, Programs That Received Federal Funding

Shepherd University hosted U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-WV, Monday after $2,708,000 of congressional funds were granted to support programs on campus.

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Arts & Culture Bill Lynch +, Feb. 24, 2023

Beans, More Beans And Kentucky's Poet Laureate

This week, climate change is changing what grows in Appalachia, and where. Some peach varieties usually found in Georgia are moving north. We also learn how the bean dish frijoles charros made its way from northern Mexico — to Appalachian Ohio.

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Government WVPB Staff, Feb. 08, 2023

Health Leadership Discuss DHHR Restructuring And More

On this episode of The Legislature Today, Appalachia Health News Reporter Emily Rice speaks with the chairs of the House and Senate Health committees – Sen. Mike Maroney, R-Marshall, and Del. Amy Summers, R-Taylor. Both lawmakers have been directly involved with legislation that would restructure the DHHR.

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Economy Randy Yohe, Feb. 08, 2023

W.Va. Family Farms Turn To Agritourism To Survive

Among all the agriculture booths and displays filling the Capitol Rotunda, were Alex and Jade Hanna. The Greenbrier County couple operate a family farm that was established by Alex’s ancestors in 1787.

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Arts & Culture Bill Lynch, Jan. 27, 2023

A KY Comedian Ducks A Flying Bottle And A Talk With The WV Poet Laureate

For working comedians, mean-spirited hecklers are part of the job. But what happens when someone gets angry enough to throw a beer? And, West Virginia poet laureate Marc Harshman had his own experience with an intimidating gig. We also hear some advice for people caring for aging relatives. You’ll hear these stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia.

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