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In the wake of Alderson Broaddus’ closure, Barbour County residents say they need an economic resurgence
PHILIPPI — In the heart of the Tygart River Valley lies Philippi, a once-bustling college town that was home to Alderson ...
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Elkins residents say there’s much to love about Randolph County’s county seat. But schools and young people need more help
Debbie Strader, secretary of the county’s Democratic Executive Committee, lived in Raleigh, NC for 23 years before moving back to Elkins. There, she found a group of around 6,000 West Virginians who ...
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Q&A: Barbour County House candidate Chris Phillips talks economic investment, teacher pay and housing in his district
Phillips: The loss of the University in Philippi was an absolute gut punch to the community and region. Not only was it a ...
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Residents of Summers and Monroe counties face a lack of transportation, housing and job options
Monroe and Summers counties residents said their communities need transportation, affordable housing and a diversified ...
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As the election draws near, here’s what voters in Huntington said they want to hear candidates talk about
Mountain State Spotlight and the League of Women Voters sat down with voters to discuss jobs, education, accountability, homelessness and more.
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As child care in West Virginia gets more expensive and less accessible, Lewis County families share their struggles
Parents from Weston, Walkersville and Jane Lew said child care cost and availability can make it hard for families to raise ...
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Tourism already isn’t enough for Tucker County to thrive. Climate change could make life harder
Tucker County residents said tourism and housing costs are on their minds.They also want to protect nature and bolster economic opportunities.
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Grappling with an overdose crisis and the decline of coal, Boone County residents say they lack the resources to heal their community
In Boone County, less than an hour drive from the gilded state capitol building, people face poverty, drugs and lack of ...