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Arts & Culture Bill Lynch, Nov. 15, 2025

Missing Miner's Body Recovered, This West Virginia Week

On this West Virginia Week, the body of a missing miner was recovered, guaranteed median income comes to Mercer County, and with Halloween over and Thanksgiving a few weeks away, what can you do with those leftover pumpkins?

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Economy Maria Young, Nov. 10, 2025

Applicants Poised To Learn Who Will Get Funds For Anti-Poverty Program

Thousands of low-income residents of Mercer County are about to find out if they have been chosen for a rare opportunity.

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Economy WVPB Staff, Nov. 10, 2025

New Program To Help Residents In Poverty, This West Virginia Morning

More than 500 residents of Mercer County are about to find out if they have been chosen for a rare opportunity. They have applied for a Guaranteed Minimum Income program through the nonprofit Give Directly, which uses funds from wealthy benefactors to give cash benefits to those in need.

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Economy Maria Young, Oct. 29, 2025

Multi-Million Dollar Aid Program Brings Hope To Mercer County

A philanthropic program aims to change the financial outlook for struggling families in Mercer County.

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Arts & Culture WVPB Staff, Oct. 10, 2025

A Helping Hand In Mercer County And An Appalachian Singer’s Life Story, This West Virginia Morning

Low income people in Mercer County can apply for a new program to give them a guaranteed monthly income. And, when Appalachian country singer Rob McNurlin announced plans to retire, a filmmaker decided to tell his story.

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Economy Maria Young, Oct. 09, 2025