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The natural gas boom was supposed to bring prosperity to West Virginians in poverty. That didn’t happen
Despite predictions of prosperity from natural gas companies, West Virginia’s natural gas counties lost jobs and bled population ...
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As Webster County businesses shutter, residents feel they’ve been left behind by the state
Webster County has faced high unemployment and job losses as the population dwindles. Residents are turning to tourism to ...
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Despite some growing pains, voters in wealthy and politically engaged Putnam County are optimistic about their home
Putnam is one of West Virginia's most politically active and wealthy counties. Some residents still have water, ...
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Wirt County residents who need a ride to the doctor have limited options. We asked statehouse candidates how they’d address the gaps
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 ...
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21st House district candidate Q&A: Michael Mosteller II talks infrastructure, LGBTQ+ issues and partisan politics
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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20th House district candidate Q&A: Candidates talk growth and infrastructure
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John L Breen
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.
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9th House district candidate Q&A: Trenton Barnhart talks bullying, family violence and financial stress
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In Doddridge County, some voters want the government to step aside — and churches to step up
WEST UNION — As night fell at the Doddridge County Fair, a tent was brightly lit from inside, inviting passers-by to stop in and learn about the goals of the West Virginians for Life Doddridge chapter ...