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Government Trey Kay +, Sep. 24, 2026

Us & Them: Dinner Party — Charleston 2026

With the midterm elections approaching, Us & Them is taking the Dinner Party on the road to a trio of communities across West Virginia. In the first of our three gatherings this fall, host Trey Kay is back in Charleston bringing together conservative and liberal West Virginians to share a potluck meal, talk politics and see whether conversation across the divide can uncover some common ground.

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Health & Science Maria Young, Jun. 05, 2026

Advocates Raise Alarm About Medicaid Changes: ‘People Will Die’

Opponents say changes to Medicaid will force thousands to lose healthcare coverage in West Virginia. Proponents say they will reduce poverty and help people to become independent.

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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