From Appalachian Studies to Russian to jazz: Meet 5 professors WVU is losing
West Virginia University administrators have spent a lot of the past few months talking about numbers. They're facing a $45 million...
New federal money could transform West Virginia’s internet. The state just has to spend it correctly
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Struggling with opioid epidemic, Wyoming County wrestles with how to spend settlement funds
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How West Virginia missed a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ chance to help vulnerable communities
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New data shows racial, economic disparities persist in West Virginia school discipline practices
Stark disparities continue to exist in how Black students and low-income students are disciplined in West Virginia schools, according to data released...
West Virginia lawmakers rushed to ban abortion. Support for families hasn’t been as urgent
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Gov. Justice is going all in on his vehicle tax plan. It isn’t as simple as he says
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West Virginia lawmakers passed a law to keep jail records hidden from public view. Some now say they regret it
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West Virginia counties could spend their share of opioid settlements on jails, not public health
Under the agreement with the state, a county would be able to spend their entire share of opioid settlements on...
Mountain State Spotlight explains: How will West Virginia spend $1 billion in opioid settlement cash?
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