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Cicadas, Wild Mushrooms And Sinkholes, Inside Appalachia

This 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.

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Federal Funding Cuts, New Dye Requirements Fuel Uncertainty In School Lunchrooms

From 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.

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School Snow Days Require Delicate Balance Between Safety And Learning

Although 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. 

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Preston County Schools Regain Local Control

The 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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