Mountain State Spotlight

As rural schools face closure, families in Raleigh and Mingo fear losing more than just classrooms

Raleigh and Mingo parents say small schools are best for their kids. But candidates say keeping them open isn’t part of their platforms.
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Early voting has begun. Here’s what you should know before you head to the polls.

We’ve created a guide with key 2026 general election voting details you should consult before you head to the polls ...
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Jobs, education and political apathy: What Wood County residents are thinking ahead of the election

Ahead of the midterms, Wood County residents discuss job losses, education, political apathy and what they want from elected leaders.
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McCuskey has made protecting fossil fuel industries a priority. Now he’s investigating climate groups.

JB McCuskey faces a lawsuit over sweeping subpoenas his office sent to the West Virginia Rivers Coalition and 350.org ...
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This Republican tried to cap the Hope Scholarship. Out-of-state billionaires helped bankroll efforts to replace him.

A high-ranking Republican had wanted only to curb the unchecked growth of West Virginia’s voucher program, not destroy it. In the ensuing backlash, three PACs — affiliated with the Koch family and ...