West Virginia awarded $35 million in mine reclamation grants
The U.S. Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement has awarded $35,754,311 to West Virginia to help clean up environmental hazards created by past coal mining.
West Virginia awarded $35 million in mine reclamation grants
The U.S. Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement has awarded $35,754,311 to West Virginia to help clean up environmental hazards created by past coal mining.
Widow of W.Va. miner settles lawsuit over fatal explosion
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The widow of a West Virginia coal miner who was among 29 men killed in the 2010 Upper Big Branch mine
Tennessee Valley Authority defends coal ash cleanup actions
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Valley Authority is defending its relationship with a contractor accused of subverting safety precautions and sickening workers during the
Popular auto fair gets a new name
A popular car show in Beckley now has a new name to reflect the “true mission of the show.”
Mining company ordered to pay $1.4 million in back wages, damages
The operator of three underground mines in southern West Virginia is ordered to pay $1,435,028 in back pay and damages to 214 workers.
Norfolk Southern to slash 3,000 jobs, 500 locomotives by 2021
Norfolk Southern has announced its plan to reduce the number of workers and locomotives over the next two years in an effort to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
Old coal mine burst, flooding Buchanan County neighborhood
Residents of Buchanan County, Virginia are digging out after an old mine burst, sending water and mud rushing through their neighborhood on Wednesday.
Cleanup continues after tugboat crashes into KY bridge, dumping barges of coal
A section of the Ohio River has been re-opened after a tugboat crashed into a bridge, spilling tons of coal into the water.
13 killed in Czech coal mine
A methane explosion at a state-run coal mine in the Czech Republic killed 13 miners Friday.
Mine rescuers honored by Gov. Jim Justice
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVVA) New details emerged Wednesday in the mine rescue effort that saved the lives of three people. During a ceremony in Charleston, Gov.
Coal Country Christmas in McDowell County
Almost 400 McDowell County children celebrated Christmas a few weeks early on Thursday.
UPDATE: Search ends for missing West Virginia man in abandoned coal mine
The search for a missing man inside an abandoned coal mine has ended.
Bluestone Resources to hire 290
Bluestone Resources announces its intention to hire 290 additional workers at coal mines in Kentucky, Virginia and West Virginia.
West Virginia coal-fired power plant won’t close as previously planned
FirstEnergy says a West Virginia coal-fired power plant won’t close at the beginning of next year after all.
WVVA WEATHER AUTHORITY
Rain moving in for Thursday
(WVVA) Clouds will increase Wednesday night ahead of a cold front that will move through late Thursday. Showers will develop Thursday,