From coal mines to hard times: A West Virginia county braces for new public assistance cuts

Feb 22

CBS News - 60 Minutes | February 22, 2026

As markets soar, McDowell County, WV—once a coal powerhouse—struggles to survive. With deep poverty, tainted water, and looming food stamp cuts, many residents feel forgotten and left behind. Watch episode

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