Webster County has faced high unemployment and job losses as the population dwindles. Residents are turning to tourism to rejuvenate the economy.

Putnam is one of West Virginia's most politically active and wealthy counties. Some residents still have water, ...

Residents in West Virginia’s smallest county often struggle to access the health care they need. Local state house candidates have different ideas about how to address the problem.

Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Sarah ...

Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Del.

Last month, Mountain State Spotlight went to Putnam County to find out what issues people in that community are facing. The 21st House of Delegates District includes Hurricane and communities south of ...

Elizabeth Robb, a Wetzel County high school senior, understands students who carry guns may feel they're protecting themselves, but she worries a new campus conceal carry law will make campus more ...

Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Del. David ...

Mountain State Spotlight has hired Mary Kay McFarland as managing editor to guide our reporting staff as we tell stories of intense local importance and broad statewide relevance. “I’m excited to work ...