Tre Spencer

West Virginians face a complicated economy with earnings that aren’t keeping pace with the cost of living, a shift in the state’s traditional job sectors and a persistently low workforce participation rate. State and federal economic data indicate that a ... See more

From their home on Charleston’s West Side, Tina and Matt Glaspey watched the house on the corner of First Avenue and Fitzgerald Street go downhill fast. A family with a young daughter left because they didn’t feel safe. The next owner died. After that, th... See more

West Virginia’s broadband plan had been approved by federal officials, clearing the way to bring high-speed internet access to tens of thousands of residents. “This is going to help so many West Virginians — making lives easier and services more accessibl... See more

West Virginians have struggled for years with slow, spotty and unreliable internet. Between its topography and rural infrastructure, the state has struggled to connect homes and businesses to high-speed internet. But in 2023, the state was allocated $1.2 ... See more

For six months, Rita Landrum waited for her name to rise to the top of a list for an opening at South Charleston’s Unity Apartments for low-income seniors. Each week, she called and checked her spot, hoping for something to open up. The 78-year-old, livin... See more