Why is my home state, West Virginia, so poor?

West Virginia is extremely poor for a few reasons. First and foremost, people vehemently refuse to give up on coal. The only way we're going to get out of this mess if we agree to diversify our economy. read more

West Virginia is a pretty homely state as well, much of the coal mining that is or was done is a family affair, a grandfather worked in the coal mines and then when he retired his son took his place, and then when he retired his son took his place and son on. read more

West Virginia is extremely poor for a few reasons. First and foremost, people vehemently refuse to give up on coal. The only way we’re going to get out of this mess if we agree to diversify our economy. read more

Moonshine making is a part of West Virginia history, and yes, there are people in the Mountain State that still make moonshine, but it is not common. Moonshine, of course, is illegal to make, but it is still made in Appalachia anywhere from Georgia to Pennsylvania. read more