McDowell County

On this West Virginia Morning, school districts are struggling to keep certified teachers across the country. We hear how this is playing out in McDowell County – an area that’s struggled for years with a shortage of teachers.

On this West Virginia Morning, a new housing project has been completed in McDowell County that’s been eleven years in the making. The Renaissance Village is a housing project meant to attract teachers to the county.

In this West Virginia Morning, we hear about new water lines for two southern West Virginia communities, the final installment of the returning home series and a new Christmas tradition.

A spokesperson for the federal Bureau of Prisons confirmed via email that 26 inmates and five corrections staffers received medical treatment after a carbon monoxide leak was found on Tuesday.

A World War II veteran who passed away recently has proven that it’s possible to keep helping others by giving the gift of life and becoming the oldest recorded organ donor in United States history.

The West Virginia Board of Education voted unanimously Thursday to approve the closing and consolidation of schools in four counties.Board members acknowledged the difficulties of school closings but applauded the work of county superintendents in formulating and promoting each plan.

On this West Virginia Morning, we learn about priorities in education that are top of mind for state lawmakers this legislative session. Also, we have a conversation about a new docuseries coming to West Virginia Public Broadcasting that will have an episode featuring McDowell County.

A new docuseries features underprivileged communities that often face harsh realities and statistics. Former attorney and successful businessman Monty Moran hosts the series called, CONNECTED: A SEARCH FOR UNITY with intentions of empathy and understanding.

Tax season is a time that some Americans plan and save for all year. But it’s not always as easy as filling out paperwork before starting work, especially if you’re an independent worker or small business owner.

In an effort to accelerate the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines to West Virginians, the state has been holding a series of centralized vaccination clinics in January, mostly focused in the state’s most populous counties. This is the latest pivot in the state’s vaccination plan, following a surprise announcement at the end of December that left health departments scrambling to begin vaccinating the general public.