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In the early 20th century, the coal industry was booming in Appalachia. That made the region a destination for Black migrants from the Deep South, who were moving northward in search of new jobs.
On this West Virginia Morning, we look at efforts to revitalize a former Black coal camp, plus hear from award-winning singer and songwriter Carrie Newcomer for our Song of the Week.
Carrie Dunmire, the president and owner of ACCᾹD, Jill Watkins, the owner of Watkins Design Works and Sandra Cline, the owner ...
In a landmark moment for historic preservation, the Warwood Historic District in northern Wheeling has officially become the ...
Federal officials have released a final report on the investigation of a miner death that occurred earlier this year in ...
In southern West Virginia, coal mines with repeated environmental violations are racking up fines with limited repercussions ...
As American energy companies decrease their coal production, many wonder what comes next for the communities left behind.
Rustic Ridge #1 mine is owned by LCT Energy of Johnstown, Pa., which is working it to extract metallurgical coal, used in ...