Economy

Us & Them: Housing Options Are Few & Far Between In Appalachia

In West Virginia, homeownership is a paradox. While the state boasts the nation’s highest homeownership rate, low incomes mean many homes are aging and in disrepair. In one county, 67% of houses are over 80 years old. Across Appalachia by one measure, there are 500,000 people living in substandard conditions. This is the hidden crisis at the heart of Appalachia's housing landscape.

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Business Officials Pilot Consulting, Cost-Share Programs To Address Child Care Shortage

West Virginia business officials are launching two new programs that aim to make operating and accessing child care easier in the Mountain State.

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Tax Season Now Open; IRS Anticipates Nearly 1 Million Returns From W.Va.

The Internal Revenue Service's federal tax filing season opened Monday. Residents must report their 2024 earnings by mid-April.

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Foster Care Crises And Inflation Worries, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, News Director Eric Douglas discusses the state of West Virginia's foster care system with Erica Peterson, editor at large for Mountain State Spotlight.

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