Poverty and Hope in McDowell County Appalachia
In McDowell County West Virginia poverty remains entrenched despite gains others cite nationwide. The region shows high poverty rates and low incomes amid job loss from coal. Residents speak of dependency, limited opportunity, and a need for “a hand up” while Revival and new projects offer cautious optimism.
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McDowell County
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McDowell Street
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McDowell
Bluefield Concert Series Draws Local Fans and Veterans
Nancy Hale of Bluefield Virginia and her husband Charles enjoy the summer concerts retired for years. Abike Salademi attends with two children in the band while Sam Gattuso and wife travel from nearby reflecting on Mel Saunders and the big band sound. Sponsored by the Bluefield Daily Telegraph, the 16th year features Bluefield High School as opener and aims to boost downtown traffic with catering by C S Catering run by Carlos Harris.
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McDowell County
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Daily Telegraph
Tom Colley
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Colley
C&s Catering
Carlos Harris
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