Bungee Jumping Coming To Harpers Ferry This Spring
A Canadian company plans to open a bungee jumping site at an abandoned quarry in Harpers Ferry this May.
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Us & Them Encore: Dicamba Woes
In February, a federal judge in Arizona halted the spraying of the herbicide dicamba, but the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says farmers are allowed to use it for this coming growing season. In this installment of Us & Them, we listen back to a story from our archives, exploring the heated conflict unraveling in agricultural communities.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsIssues With Weedkiller Round Up And W.Va.’s EMT Shortage Is Improving, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, the dire shortage of EMT’s and paramedics across West Virginia is now trending in a positive direction. Randy Yohe spoke with Jody Ratliff, director of the State Office of Emergency Medical Services, on meeting the challenges facing those who come to our aid.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsUse Of A Weedkilling Herbicide Has Stoked An ‘Us & Them’ Divide In Arkansas
A weedkiller called dicamba has caused a split in otherwise tight-knit farm communities. In Arkansas, where initially there had been tight restrictions over its use, some farmers successfully pushed to expand its use. Yet others claim that the weedkiller may be damaging the habitat of the “Natural State.”
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America’s trade war with China is fueling a long-running battle over weedkillers in American farm fields. It's a tough time to be an American farmer --…
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U.S. Justices Will Not Hear Appeal of Monsanto Settlement
The U.S. Supreme Court will not hear an appeal of Monsanto Co.'s massive settlement with thousands of West Virginia residents.In an order Monday, justices…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsState Supreme Court Upholds Monsanto Settlement
The state Supreme Court has upheld a judge's approval of Monsanto Co.'s massive settlement with thousands of West Virginia residents. In a 4-1 decision…
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