New Graphic Novel Illustrates The West Virginia Mine Wars

The West Virginia Mine Wars are an important but little known piece of American history. Coal miners in southern West Virginia had been trying to organize a union, while coal companies tried to stop them. Strikes and violent clashes ensued, culminating in the Battle of Blair Mountain in 1921. A version of the story is told in the new graphic novel “Black Coal and Red Bandanas: An Illustrated History of the West Virginia Mine Wars.” Mason Adams spoke with its author, Raymond Tyler.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Nov. 22, 2024

Fairmont Residents Press Agencies On Radioactive Blast

Residents are concerned about an explosion and fire last year at a facility that processes fracking waste, generated through hydraulic fracturing to recover oil and gas.

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Government Jack Walker, Nov. 18, 2024

Marion, Monongalia County Survivors Of Violence Can Now Seek Justice Remotely

For many survivors, testifying publicly about experiences of violence can be intimidating and overwhelming. A program expansion in West Virginia aims to address that.

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Arts & Culture Jack Walker, Oct. 30, 2024

How To Make Halloween More Inclusive For Kids With Disabilities

Every Halloween, children across the United States don costumes and knock on doors as part of a beloved Halloween tradition. But trick-or-treating can come with challenges for some children with accessibility needs. ...

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Oct. 18, 2024

Mon Power Repurposes Brownfield Sites For Solar Power

On a winding road just up the hill from a shuttered coal plant, Mon Power is now generating electricity from an array of solar panels.

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Education Chris Schulz, Sep. 23, 2024

Three W.Va. Schools Receive National Recognition

Three West Virginia schools have received national recognition. Pleasant Valley Elementary School in Marion County, Kellogg Elementary School in Wayne County and Gilmore Elementary School in Jacks...

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Education Chris Schulz, Sep. 20, 2024

Academic Opportunity For Students In Foster Care Formally Launched

State leaders including Gov. Jim Justice and Senate President Craig Blair, R-Berkeley, attended a ribbon cutting Friday to celebrate the opening of The Middle College at Fairmont State University (FSU). ...

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