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Wages, housing and health care are top priorities for voters in Mineral, Hampshire and Morgan counties
Residents are concerned about lack of well-paying jobs, affordable housing options and health care services to meet the need in the communities ...
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In the Potomac Highlands region, residents say housing prices have skyrocketed, hurting seniors and the job market
The Potomac Highlands region is nestled between scenic mountain overlooks, ski resorts and trout-filled lakes near the ...
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West Virginians get tax cut after lawmakers pull millions from agencies overseeing foster care, Medicaid and child care
In a special session, lawmakers approved the tax cut funded from an expiring bond and the breakup of DHHR. They did little ...
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Harrison and Marion County residents struggle with homelessness, substance use disorder and low wages
Residents say they struggle to find and afford the health care they need and well-paying jobs for people with less education ...
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Tourism is booming in Pocahontas County. It’s causing problems for some locals
Pocahontas County residents are concerned with underfunded schools, grocery store access and affordable housing.
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As election nears, Taylor County residents look for candidates to address opioid epidemic and bring jobs
Mountain State Spotlight is asking people in all 55 of West Virginia’s counties what they would like to hear candidates ...
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A West Virginia community is counting on a ‘miracle’ to keep their power plant open. But questions remain about its new owner
West Virginia bet $50 million on a plan from Omnis Energy to produce emissions-free energy at Pleasants Power Station. There’s no public proof it works.
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Q&A: Clarksburg House candidates Mickey Petitto and Shannon Welsh talk wages, homelessness, addiction and health care
Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Candidates ...
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‘What hope can you provide?’ Upshur County residents say rising costs are leaving people hungry and schools underfunded
BUCKHANNON — A flurry of visitors and volunteers entered the Upshur County Parish House as early autumn sunlight warmed the white rocking chairs on the porch. It’s just after 8 a.m., and it’s busy.