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Arts & CultureMorgantown

Morgantown's Independent Bookstore Becomes an Unofficial Community Hub

A locally owned Morgantown bookstore has become a regular gathering place for book clubs, student writers, and touring authors passing through the region.

Ellen Marsh · Jun 1, 2026 · 1 min

Opinion & AnalysisStatewide

Broadband Access Is a Rural Equity Issue, Not Just an Infrastructure Line Item

Treating rural broadband purely as an infrastructure project misses how deeply connectivity now shapes access to healthcare, education, and work across West Virginia.

Thomas Reyes · May 31, 2026 · 1 min

Opinion & AnalysisStatewide

West Virginia's Workforce Problem Is Really Several Different Problems

Treating West Virginia's workforce shortage as a single statewide problem obscures how differently it plays out across regions, industries, and generations.

Thomas Reyes · May 30, 2026 · 1 min

Opinion & AnalysisStatewide

What Gets Lost When a Small West Virginia Town Loses Its School

School consolidation debates are usually framed around budgets and enrollment numbers, but the stakes for small-town identity deserve more honest attention.

Thomas Reyes · May 29, 2026 · 1 min

Opinion & AnalysisCharleston

West Virginians Deserve a Clearer View Into How Bills Actually Get Decided

Too much of the real negotiation behind West Virginia legislation happens out of public view. Lawmakers should make that process easier to follow, not harder.

West Virginia Report Editorial Board · May 28, 2026 · 1 min