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Absentee ballots could keep voters safe this year. They may be out of reach for some West Virginians.

by Jake Wasserman October 15th, 2020October 15th, 2020

The decision to deviate from last June’s primary absentee ballot application process is creating concerns about the ease of voting for older voters and those without reliable internet during COVID-19.

School’s back, but hunger persists. West Virginia still struggles to feed its neediest kids, especially remote learners.

by Amelia Ferrell Knisely October 2nd, 2020October 12th, 2020

Frontier pitched crucial new funding for West Virginia broadband. But the company’s history of scandals killed the proposal.

by Lucas Manfield September 28th, 2020October 12th, 2020

Bankruptcy, blackouts and broken broadband promises

by Lucas Manfield September 17th, 2020October 12th, 2020

The governor pledged ‘hero pay’ for COVID-19 first responders. Few have seen a dime of it.

by Douglas Soule September 17th, 2020October 12th, 2020

Some West Virginia kids go hungry as state touts summer feeding plan

by Amelia Ferrell Knisely July 22nd, 2020October 12th, 2020

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