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In the Potomac Highlands region, residents say housing prices have skyrocketed, hurting seniors and the job market.
The Potomac Highlands region is nestled between scenic mountain overlooks, ski resorts and trout-filled lakes near the ...
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As election nears, Taylor County residents look for candidates to address opioid epidemic and bring jobs
Mountain State Spotlight is asking people in all 55 of West Virginia’s counties what they would like to hear candidates ...
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West Virginians get tax cut after lawmakers pull millions from agencies overseeing foster care, Medicaid and child care
In a special session, lawmakers approved the tax cut funded from an expiring bond and the breakup of DHHR. They did little ...
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Elkins residents say there’s much to love about Randolph County’s county seat. But schools and young people need more help
Debbie Strader, secretary of the county’s Democratic Executive Committee, lived in Raleigh, NC for 23 years before moving ...
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Q&A: Barbour County House candidate Chris Phillips talks economic investment, teacher pay and housing in his district
Phillips: The loss of the University in Philippi was an absolute gut punch to the community and region. Not only was it a ...
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In the wake of Alderson Broaddus’ closure, Barbour County residents say they need an economic resurgence
PHILIPPI — In the heart of the Tygart River Valley lies Philippi, a once-bustling college town that was home to Alderson ...
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‘What hope can you provide?’ Upshur County residents say rising costs are leaving people hungry and schools underfunded
Upshur County residents and college students said they need a stronger investment in the public school system and more help for those in need.
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A West Virginia community is counting on a ‘miracle’ to keep their power plant open. But questions remain about its new owner
West Virginia bet $50 million on a plan from Omnis Energy to produce emissions-free energy at Pleasants Power Station. There’s no public proof it works.
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Q&A: Clarksburg House candidates Mickey Petitto and Shannon Welsh talk wages, homelessness, addiction and health care
Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Candidates ...
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Q&A: Candidates Jeff Disibbio and Craig Hart talk water, roads and more for Southern West Virginia
In one of the districts hardest hit by the downturn of coal, senate candidates talk about infrastructure, emergency services and development Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to email a link ...
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Author Archives: Taylor Kate Brown, Floodlight
The state is betting $50 million on Omnis Energy’s promise of a ‘revolutionary’ new energy production technique. But the ...