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After reporting in all 55 counties this year, Mountain State Spotlight reporters reflect on the lessons they’ve learned
In the lead up to the election, our team reported from all every county in the state to ensure our coverage reflected the ...
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Developers drop out of Appalachian hydrogen hub over strict carbon emission caps
Several of the initial development partners balk at the terms of a federal tax credit that places restrictions on the amount ...
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Mistrial declared in West Virginia State University’s pollution lawsuit against Union Carbide
A jury failed to reach a verdict in the historically Black university’s case against former operators of the Institute ...
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As Starlink faces federal scrutiny, the internet company has become a lifeline in West Virginia — for those who can afford it
Elon Musk’s satellite internet company Starlink has spread across West Virginia, but federal agencies are skeptical of its efficiency ...
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Every year, hundreds of West Virginians take their auto repair bills to the state and get money. Here’s how it works.
Over the last 10 years, West Virginia has paid out millions to motorists who have filed claims with the Legislative Claims Commission.
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West Virginia risks losing out on $1 billion as internet and utility companies fight over broadband expansion costs
A lineman installs fiberoptic cable on an electric utility pole in Lexington, Va. In West Virginia, utility companies and internet service providers are in disputes about cost of pole maintenance.
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Q&A: House candidates Rick Hillenbrand and Amanda Vincent talk health care, broadband and affordable housing
Candidates running to represent a House of Delegates’ district that includes parts of Mineral and Hampshire counties answer questions about drugs, jobs and more. Click to print (Opens in new window) ...
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For tens of thousands of West Virginians who need clean water, a $1 billion investment is a drop in the bucket
ROCKPORT — Kim Sargent keeps an eye on the weather. It’s how she decides when to do her laundry as most of the water that flows through Sargent’s home comes from the rainwater she collects. “If it ...