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Economy WVPB Staff, Sep. 10, 2026

'Us & Them' Explores The Challenge To Stay Or Go, This West Virginia Morning

Economic growth in West Virginia ranks close to the bottom in national rankings. It’s not just losing jobs, it’s also losing young people. In the first of two new Us & Them episodes, host Trey Kay talks with several young adults from the Mountain State asking whether they will stay put or find their future elsewhere.

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Economy Maria Young, Aug. 21, 2026

Marshall Welcomes Healthcare Firm To Innovation Hub

Marshall University has announced a new addition to its IDEA District, welcoming Canada-based radiology firm Synthesis Health to the six-block innovation and research hub in downtown Huntington.

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Economy Eric Douglas, Aug. 20, 2026

AARP: Federal Leaders Need To Fix Social Security

Social Security began 91 years ago when President Franklin Roosevelt signed it into law. But many experts say that without some action, social security benefits will have to be reduced by 20% in 2032.

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Economy WVPB Staff, Aug. 20, 2026

The Future Of Social Security Benefits, This West Virginia Morning

Social Security began 91 years ago when President Franklin Roosevelt signed it into law. Since then, it has provided a social safety net to Americans, allowing many of them to retire with dignity, according to John Hishta, senior vice president of campaigns with AARP. But many experts say that without some action, social security benefits will have to be reduced by 20% in 2032. News Director Eric Douglas sat down with Hishta to understand the situation.

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Economy Eric Douglas, Aug. 19, 2026

W.Va. Unemployment Rate Tied With National Average

West Virginia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.1% in July. That’s down a tenth of a point from June.

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Economy WVPB Staff, Aug. 17, 2026

Hyperscale Data Centers Sparking Bipartisan Outrage, This West Virginia Morning

For the third installment in our series on data centers, we look at how data centers proposals are provoking outrage from local opponents. For the Appalachia + Mid-South Newsroom, Kentucky Public Radio’s Joe Sonka reports that such fights are increasingly common — and bipartisan.

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