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As an estimated 240,000 students head to class in some 630 schools across the state, they might notice something missing from their favorite cafeteria foods: color. A new law, passed by the West Virginia Legislature earlier this year and signed into law by Gov. Patrick Morrisey, bans certain artificial dyes that make foods more appealing but not necessarily healthier.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsThis week, cicadas are emerging again. They’re an important food source for wildlife — and even some people. Also, morel mushrooms are a forager’s delight, but don’t shortcut cleaning them. We follow along with mushroom hunters and talk to a chef. And, sinkholes can cause a lot of damage. But they’re also fascinating.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFrom aviation administration to worker safety, federal cuts implemented by the Trump administration have touched every aspect of life. That includes the USDA's Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program, which provided funds for schools to purchase fresh, local food for students.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAlthough they may be a necessity for safety, administrators don’t take closing schools lightly. There’s learning loss at play, but also a complex logistical dance to be executed.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsThe state board of education declared a state of emergency in Preston County in 2009 and as part of their intervention, seized decision making authority…
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