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W.Va. Becomes First To Implement Synthetic Dye Ban In School Foods

A new law that bans the use of certain colorful dyes in school foods goes into effect on Aug. 1.

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Rescinding The Rules Of Climate Change And The Benefits Of Time Outside, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, the Environmental Protection Agency is moving to repeal the scientific findings about greenhouse gas emissions and their impact on the environment. It’s a move that would affect countless regulations that govern e...

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WVU Researcher Discovers Potential Mental Health Treatment Through Psychedelic Fungi

A West Virginia researcher is working at the cutting edge of the study of psychedelics. Corinne Hazel is a West Virginia University microbiology student. This spring, she found a fungus that was barely more than a theory. It produces effects similar to the drug LSD, and might have uses in treating depression, PTSD and addiction. Producer Bill Lynch spoke with Hazel and her professor, Dan Panaccione, about the discovery.

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PSC Orders Plans For Weirton Water Service Improvements

The Public Service Commission of West Virginia ordered the Weirton Area Water Board to take several steps to improve the water quality and service reliability of the system.

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