The War on Poverty Failed Them—and They’re No Longer Waiting For Help

McDowell County residents say it’s up to them to forge a brighter future after decades of federal projects haven’t eased ...
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Catholic Charities launches campaign to combat poverty in West Virginia

Brooke-Hancock-Jefferson Commission braces for busy 2026 after overcoming 2025 hurdles The Brooke-Hancock-Jefferson Metropolitan Commission is gearing up for a busy 2026, with ongoing and new projects ...
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5 States with the Highest Poverty Rates in the US

In 2021, West Virginia experienced a poverty rate of 16.8% thereby becoming one of the states with the highest poverty in the US. Child poverty was especially high in the state while the Black and the ...
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West Virginia poverty rate continues to increase

CHARLESTON — According to a report released by the U.S. Census Bureau, nearly 20 percent of West Virginians were living in poverty last year, the ninth highest rate in the nation. The federal ...
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This Is the Only State Where Homes Are Projected To Be Under $150K in 2030

West Virginia was first inhabited by the Paleo-Indians. Life was not easy. The climate was much colder then and people hunted mastodon and musk ox to survive. Now, 12,500 years later, West Virginia is ...
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Study Says One In Four West Virginia Students Lives In Poverty

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- A new study shows more students are living in poverty now compared to students almost a decade ago. The nonprofit EdBuild analyzed U.S. Census estimates to determine an increase ...
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West Virginia’s costly health system fails to deliver longevity gains

It can still rank near the bottom in life expectancy despite spending more than $12,700 a person on health care. The answer is yes in West Virginia and the numbers reveal a troubling disconnect ...