Stories That Shape The Mountain State

PRESTON COUNTY, W.Va. – West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced broadband funding for ten counties across the state, including Preston County. 

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia’s public school system is experiencing significant shifts three years after the launch of the HOPE Scholarship program. 

FARMINGTON, W.Va. – Career and technical education programs across West Virginia are giving students a head start on their futures by offering hands-on training and industry-recognized credentials before they graduate high school.

THURMOND, W.Va. – Once a booming stop along a vital steam-engine rail line, Thurmond, West Virginia, is now the smallest town in the state. A century ago, its streets were lined with businesses, families and the constant hum of trains. Today, it stands at a crossroads, shaped by decades of population loss, destroyed landmarks and unfulfilled promises from the National Park Service.

SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. — Shepherd University is taking new steps to make the path to higher education smoother for local students through its growing direct admissions partnership with nearby high schools.