"You know your neighbors and you were close," said coal miner Timothy Spratt. "You looked out for each other and their ...

As West Virginia celebrates its history and birthday, the town of Madison is celebrating the Mountain State’s strong ...

“Colored People: A Memoir” follows the coming-of-age story of literary critic and professor, Henry Louis Gates Jr., as a young black man in Piedmont, West Virginia. This memoir offers insight into how ...

It was 162 years ago today when the nation first learned that “Mountaineers are Always Free.” Since then, West Virginians have worked hard to make their mark on bettering themselves and their beloved ...

In a landmark moment for historic preservation, the Warwood Historic District in northern Wheeling has officially become the ...

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.

Since 1970, more than 75,000 miners have died of black lung disease. Now, researchers working to prevent those deaths get ...

Eastern Kentucky offers an abundance of natural beauty along with cultural heritage and historic sites. Here are some of the ...

Fairmont State University has partnered with Brazilian movie producer Andreza Araújo to host the U.S. premiere of “A Day to ...

The Exhibition Coal Mine and Youth Museum announced on Thursday its West Virginia Day Celebration set for Friday, June 20.

The county has been celebrating fathers for more than a century. The country's first unofficial Father's Day began with a ...