Despite predictions of prosperity from natural gas companies, West Virginia’s natural gas counties lost jobs and bled population ...

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

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

A sign on Route 14 outside of Elizabeth, constructed by Elizabeth Baptist Church, asks drivers to enter the town humbly. Credit: Allen Siegler / Mountain State Spotlight ELIZABETH — After playing a ...

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 ...

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When asked by Mountain State Spotlight “What’s one thing you want West Virginia voters to know about your platform?” the candidate replied: I work for the Taxpayers.

Many medical services are dozens of miles away from West Virginia’s least populous county. For people without cars, that can mean delaying necessary health care.

Last month, Mountain State Spotlight went to Putnam County to find out what issues people in that community are facing. The 20th House of Delegates District includes Teays Valley and Scott Depot, two ...