Civic-focused stories covering politics, voting rights, public policy, and governance within Appalachia. This category also includes discussions on Black representation in politics and initiatives that encourage civic engagement among Appalachian and Black communities.
Controversy continues in West Virginia's 91st House District as Republican candidate Chris Clagett faces calls to withdraw over social media posts.
Truth Pharm presents participant-informed research on homelessness, digital barriers, and care systems at CEG's 3rd Annual Syndemic Summit in Huntington, WV.
Panelists at a Charleston library forum unpack birthright citizenship, the 14th Amendment, legal precedent, and civil rights protections in West Virginia.
Explore key September moments in Affrilachian history: WV’s first Black legislator, Harlem Renaissance author John Matheus, and John Henry’s legend.
Local beef producers doubt the move will lower prices and believe it undercuts American farms.
AG JB McCuskey calls on state officials to intervene after Kanawha County Schools stripped special ed status from Hope Scholarship students who re-enter public school.
Several councilmembers spoke shared concerns about the reasoning behind the rezoning and its potential effect on housing security.
A resident asked council members to overturn the city's camping ban, and the council passed several resolutions and ordinances related to zoning, city planning and transportation.
“We have transparency and term limit bills waiting to be heard. This is what this body is going to consider?”
Uncover why county jail bills are surging in West Virginia: Sara Whitaker analyzes how high cash bail, court dashboards, and legislative mandates drive pretrial incarceration.
