Politicians celebrated a drop in overdose deaths while supporting Trump and Congress’ funding cuts that could cause more casualties.

Gov. Patrick Morrisey and lawmakers want to bring data center developments to West Virginia. So, what does that mean for the state?

Shari Stephens, director of the county’s family resource center, says things are the toughest she’s ever seen. “I’ve had more ...

When WV judges tried to help at-risk kids, they were investigated and told to stay silent. They aren’t giving up.

A new law will reduce orphaned well cleanup costs — but doesn’t prevent more wells from becoming the state’s problem.

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The rollback of clean energy tax credits will slow West Virginia’s energy momentum, just as projects start to deliver on jobs and investment throughout the state.

For over three decades, people have come from all over the globe to work for Pilgrim’s Pride’s Moorefield chicken factory. Inside the plant, immigrant workers shoulder a disproportionate amount of the ...

Gov. Jim Justice signs a bill that will bring a Berkshire Hathaway solar plant to Jackson County, as well as a related manufacturing plant. Photo courtesy Governor's office. When developers joined ...

With WV lawmakers set to begin the redistricting process, here’s why this year will be particularly consequential and why some have raised fears of gerrymandering.

Charleston-based nonprofit SOAR collects data on overdose reversals during naloxone distribution. Photo by Lauren Peace. Last month, the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources had rare ...

Despite increased investments from state and federal officials in recent years, West Virginians face water shortages and failing systems.