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Government Maria Young, Aug. 04, 2026

Water Listening Tour Gives ‘Everyday People’ A Chance To Discuss Woes

Gov. Patrick Morrisey has launched a four-county, two day 'water listening tour' to see firsthand the challenges some West Virginia communities face with contaminated drinking water.

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Economy Eric Douglas, Jul. 30, 2026

2 W.Va. Counties Report Double State Unemployment Average

West Virginia’s overall unemployment rate is tied with the national average at 4.2%, but a few counties in the state are much higher and some are lower.

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Arts & Culture Bill Lynch +, Jul. 10, 2026

Underground Railroad And Fly Around Festival, Inside Appalachia

This week, before emancipation, Appalachia provided pathways to freedom for enslaved people trying to escape bondage. A new project identifies more than two dozen previously unknown underground railroad sites. Also, the Fly Around Music & Arts Festival in North Carolina was inspired by the hard work that followed Hurricane Helene. And, a ballad about floods recorded a generation ago still provides solace for people today.

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Health & Science Maria Young, Jun. 24, 2026

New EMS Program Aims To Expand Rural Healthcare Access In W.Va.

Paramedics in rural counties of West Virginia can help patients access healthcare and stay connected to providers -- an effort to prevent acute illness and improve health outcomes.

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Health & Science Chris Schulz, May. 22, 2026

Farmers In W.Va. Look For Path Forward After Federal Grant Program Cancellation

A small federal grant program aimed at increasing first-time farmers’ access to land, training and tools was finding fertile ground in West Virginia. But in March, the Trump administration suddenly terminated it, leaving local partners uncertain about their futures.

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Economy Eric Douglas, May. 07, 2026