Child poverty in Virginia has climbed to 12%, affecting more than 230,000 children and reversing previous gains made during the pandemic, according to a new report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- A new study shows more students are living in poverty now compared to students almost a decade ago. The nonprofit EdBuild analyzed U.S. Census estimates to determine an increase ...

WHEELING, W.Va. — West Virginia consistently ranks as one of the five poorest states in the U.S. -- and one local nonprofit is looking to help lower that statistic. Catholic Charities West Virginia ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A new report shows more and more of Virginia’s children are living in poverty. Advocates say government programs are the reason the rate isn’t even higher. According to the ...

One in three children in Virginia is living in poverty or near-poverty, according to a study from the University of Virginia. Researchers at UVa began a statewide poverty report last year, using a ...

CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. – Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society is providing free legal consultation services on Tuesday at the Radford Public Library, offering essential guidance on things like estate ...