Why The Youth Are Disconnected, This West Virginia Morning

Inside Appalachia

Aug 27, 2026Government & Organizations

On this West Virginia Morning, about 12% of West Virginia’s young people from 16 to 24 are disconnected youth - not going to school or working. Us & Them looks into why the state has such a high number....

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