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Economy Jack Walker,

W.Va.'s Apple Industry Is Still Hurting. Growers Hope New Administrations Will Renew Aid

As the apple industry continues to struggle, West Virginia growers hope a change in government administrations won't mark the end of federal and state aid.

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Economy Jack Walker,

Another Apple Surplus Prompts Search For Long-Term Solutions

Fall in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle means apple season. Visitors from near and far visit Reddington’s Farm & Orchard in Harpers Ferry to pick their own apples — a way to get fresh produce, and also a fun family activity. ...

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Government WVPB Staff,

Reducing Domestic Violence, Addressing An Apple Surplus, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, the Charleston and Wheeling areas of West Virginia are among 78 communities in the United States approved for a local-federal partnership to reduce firearm violence in domestic abuse cases. Maria Young spoke to the ...

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Energy & Environment Briana Heaney,

Abandoned Mine Turns Apple Orchard With Help Of National Guard

A long winding road, once frequented by coal trucks, leads to the top of what used to be a mountain. At its end are flat fields filled with budding apple trees.

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Arts & Culture WVPB Staff,

An Experimental Orchard And Larry Groce Has Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, an experimental apple orchard in the state is helping to fight pollution, improve food scarcity and some hope even heal veterans. Briana Heaney has the story.

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