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

HUNDRED – During a back-to-school event in front of Hundred High School, in an isolated part of Wetzel County, teachers sat at booths to introduce themselves to parents who stopped by and wanted to ...

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

Webster County has faced slow economic growth, job losses and high unemployment rates compared to more populous counties. Residents are now turning to outdoor tourism to turn the tide and bring in ...

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.

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.

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

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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 ...