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 Briana Heaney, Nov. 23, 2024

Foster Care Investigation Findings, Holiday Safety, and Energy Prices In This West Virginia Week

On this West Virginia Week, we’ll look back at an explosion at a fracking site. We’ll talk about a couple different things happening in the courts this past week, including a mistrial. And we’ll hear some good news about the decline in over...

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Economy WVPB Staff, Oct. 31, 2024

Dow Chemical Workers To Return To Work

Striking workers at the Union Carbide Plant, owned by Dow Chemical, in South Charleston, have agreed to return to work. Approximately 77 members of International Association of Machinists and Aero...

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Oct. 28, 2024

Union Carbide South Charleston Landfill Case Appealed To 4th Circuit

Courtland is appealing a late September decision by U.S. District Judge John T. Copenhaver Jr. to impose a $200,000 civil penalty against Union Carbide for violating the Clean Water Act.

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Economy Jack Walker, Oct. 22, 2024