Us & Them Encore: Another Small Town Paper Down

Across the nation, there are more and more local news deserts; communities with no local newspaper, television or radio station to cover what’s going on. When a small town paper like The Welch News in McDowell County, WV, can’t compete and shuts down, losing those local eyes and ears can affect accountability because no one is there to watch over things. When local news sources vanish, a community can also lose its sense of cohesion and identity. This story was supported by the Pulitzer Center. This story was also honored with a regional Edward R. Murrow Award for Best News Documentary and by the Virginias Associated Press Broadcasters for Best Documentary.

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Government Chris Schulz, Jun. 23, 2025

As Communities Clean Up, Lawmakers Question Lack Of Flood Discussion

Democrats in the West Virginia House of Delegates are questioning the lack of discussion on flooding at this week's legislative interim meetings in the wake of recent flash flooding.

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Government Jack Walker, Apr. 09, 2025

House Democrats Say Republicans Overlooked Laundry List Of Key Issues This Session

Just days remain in this year’s legislative session, but Democratic members of the West Virginia House of Delegates say the wider legislature has insufficiently addressed key issues affecting residents across the state. ...

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Government Jack Walker, Mar. 13, 2025

Supreme Court Dismisses Democrats’ Petition For House Seat De Soto Won

The state’s Supreme Court has dismissed a petition from the West Virginia Democratic Party over a contested House seat vacated in January.

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Government Jack Walker, Mar. 03, 2025

House Democrats Say Cannabis Reform Would Bring Economic Gains

Democrats in the West Virginia House of Delegates are advocating for reforms to the state's cannabis policies.

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Government Jack Walker, Feb. 24, 2025

House Democrats Set Flood Recovery, Child Care Access, Lower Utility Costs As Priorities

Democratic members of the West Virginia House of Delegates gathered at the State Capitol Monday afternoon to discuss this year’s legislative session so far, and their priorities for the weeks ahead.

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Government Jack Walker, Feb. 20, 2025

Berkeley County Residents Hope Local Priorities Won't Be Lost In House Seat Shuffle

After a months-long tug-of-war over a House seat, Berkeley County residents say they want to focus on local issues, no matter who represents them in the West Virginia Legislature.

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