The Trump administration has cut programs that protected workers from lung disease, aided those afflicted, and kept miners safe.

A program on the history of coal in Summit Hill, headlined by a descendant of the pioneer who discovered anthracite here in 1791, will be held on Saturday in Ludlow Park. William Ginder, ...

A longtime state lawmaker in Kentucky has announced that she is switching parties. State Sen. Robin Webb said Friday that she ...

The East Tennessee State University Board of Trustees approved a 4.98% increase in tuition and fees for in-state undergraduate students at Friday’s board meeting.

A Washington County commissioner is requesting Johnson City to lend a hand in funding the new Gray branch of the Washington County Public Library. First Name ...

As coal piles up at coal plants, cost liabilities mount for electric ratepayers. Appalachian Power and Wheeling Power have announced a $71.6 million fuel cost rate increase effective Sept.

Learn about Appalachian and Welsh post-coal societies and explore ... Visit Rhondda Heritage Park where a former coal miner will take you underground and back in time. See the Blaenavon Ironworks and ...

MSHA is an agency under the Department of Labor that’s tasked with ensuring the safety and miners through regulations, inspections and education. The groups Appalachian Voices and the ...

Tyler Childers and Chris Stapleton headline the sixth annual Healing Appalachia. The goals of Healing Appalachia include “spreading addiction and recovery awareness, fostering empathy, and inspiring ...

SURGOINSVILLE — Neighbors of the 60 acre land bought by NewEarth Nation Coalition organized a Days of Prayer campaign, meeting every day until June 20. NewEarth Project trustee addresses ...

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