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Inflation: What West Virginians need to know about rising costs and what politicians say they will do about it
With Election Day fast approaching, West Virginians continue to hear about inflation from candidates — mainly Republicans ...
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As West Virginians head to early voting, here are key details to help you plan to vote
Wondering about early and absentee voting details? Not sure if you should even vote at all? We have answers to help you plan ...
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Dope, dollars and despair: Two men vying to be West Virginia’s governor traveled very different roads in the overdose crisis
On Nov. 5, voters will promote either West Virginia’s top lawyer or the mayor of its second largest city to the governor’s office.
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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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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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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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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.
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West Virginians get tax cut after lawmakers pull millions from agencies overseeing foster care, Medicaid and child care
Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get fact-based, in-depth reporting on the politics and policies shaping West Virginia. In mid-September, Gov. Jim Justice told ...
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Harrison and Marion County residents struggle with homelessness, substance use disorder and low wages
A retired Clarksburg bus driver, Jeff Davisson didn’t turn people down who didn’t have the 50 cents for a ride. Before he retired in January, he often gave rides to people experiencing homelessness ...