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WV lawmakers are concerned about foster care findings. But the road to reform isn’t yet clear.

by Emily Allen October 14th, 2021October 14th, 2021

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West Virginia had a plan to end homelessness. Gov. Jim Justice hasn’t made it a priority.

by Emily Allen October 13th, 2021October 13th, 2021

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With ban lifted, thousands of West Virginians face potential surge of evictions

by Emily Allen September 9th, 2021October 5th, 2021

One WV community waits for an opioid verdict. Others are still waiting for their day in court.

by Emily Allen August 30th, 2021September 2nd, 2021

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The feds gave WV $260 million for rental assistance — the state has only spent $15.6 million

by Emily Allen August 17th, 2021October 5th, 2021

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In closing arguments, distributors argue the number of pills they sent to Cabell County wasn’t unreasonable

by Emily Allen and Lauren Peace July 28th, 2021July 28th, 2021

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Drug distributor calls request for money to fix opioid problem a ‘blank check’

by Emily Allen and Lauren Peace July 27th, 2021July 27th, 2021

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In eight questions, Cabell County attorney lays out the case against the country’s biggest opioid distributors

by Lauren Peace and Emily Allen July 27th, 2021July 28th, 2021

Fairmont's old city hall and fire department is currently vacant, but the city hopes to redevelop it. Photo courtesy City of Fairmont.

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West Virginia communities want to clean up abandoned buildings. But where’s the money?

by Emily Allen July 19th, 2021October 5th, 2021

WV temporarily barred from enforcing new syringe exchange restrictions, while judge considers constitutional challenge

by Emily Allen July 8th, 2021July 9th, 2021