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Voter guides: Southern state primaries

Voter guides: Southern state primaries

A look at voting and candidate information for May primaries.

by Tajah McQueen May 6, 2022June 15, 2022
How the infrastructure package could impact Appalachians living with failing water systems

How the infrastructure package could impact Appalachians living with failing water systems

It’s been called a ‘once in a generation’ investment in water infrastructure. But the need still far exceeds it.

by Molly Born December 17, 2021January 13, 2022
West Virginia promises to be an outdoor recreation destination. But how accessible are its parks and public lands?

West Virginia promises to be an outdoor recreation destination. But how accessible are its parks and public lands?

Some of the state’s signature destinations and activities are out of reach for many residents with disabilities, and the onus is often on them to find solutions.

by Molly Born November 3, 2021January 14, 2022
Steel-making coal upturn brings new mine, old problems to WV community

Steel-making coal upturn brings new mine, old problems to WV community

Some Raleigh County residents don’t want to kill coal — they just want regulators to force the mine next door to stop making them miserable.

by Mason Adams October 18, 2021January 14, 2022
The Biden administration promises to clean up mine land and create jobs in Appalachia. Here are some steps it can take.

The Biden administration promises to clean up mine land and create jobs in Appalachia. Here are some steps it can take.

A new administration brings potential to address Appalachia’s economic and environmental issues on a wider scale.

by Anya Slepyan January 19, 2021January 14, 2022
This West Virginia town is a Superfund site. The booming outdoor industry doesn’t want to talk about it.

This West Virginia town is a Superfund site. The booming outdoor industry doesn’t want to talk about it.

Minden residents are still searching for answers about PCB contamination while a new outdoor recreation economy is being built around them.

by Mason Adams December 16, 2019January 14, 2022
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