West Virginia is one of the poorest states in the US. Less than half of the adult population have jobs, and almost 20% live in poverty in some rural areas. The collapse of the coal mining industry, in the face of growing competition from abroad and environmental regulations at home, is the major cause. Connected industries have been badly affected as well, including trucking, quarrying and even hospitality.
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