McDowell County

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.

There are 260 prisoners and 30 employees at Stevens Correctional Center in McDowell County who have tested positive for the coronavirus.

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice on Tuesday directed the state National Guard and other state emergency officials to help a small town that has been without…

On July 6, 1950, the Starland Theatre opened along U.S. Route 52, four miles east of Welch. The drive-in—the first in McDowell County—was the brainchild…

West Virginia state and county health officials will host free coronavirus testing for residents of Ohio, McDowell and Harrison Counties on Friday and…

A staffer at the federal prison in McDowell County has tested positive for the coronavirus.Data on the federal Bureau of Prisons website this week said…

On May 15, 1886, Minnie Buckingham was born in Putnam County. She later moved to Keystone in McDowell County and married E. Howard Harper, who was elected…