Christmas Past, Present And Future At Home And Abroad
Two West Virginia University professors discuss the ancient origins of our modern Christmas traditions as well as how people in other countries celebrate.
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State Could Revoke Permit For Justice-Owned Coal Mine
Bluestone Coal’s Poca Mine in Wyoming County has incurred numerous violations from the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsCourt To Justice Coal Companies: Pay Fines Or Face Contempt
In an agreement filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia last month, the companies agreed to pay $125,000 by Feb. 27 and the remaining balance due by May 1.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWVDEP Suspends Permit For Mine Operated By Justice
The department took the action on Wednesday after ongoing issues with runoff and sediment at the Bluestone Coal Poca Surface Mine, on the border of Wyoming and McDowell counties.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsResidents Along Indian Creek Are Filing Dozens Of Lawsuits Against Mining Companies
There has been an ongoing crisis around Indian Creek where residents say their water has been contaminated by mining – and now they are taking legal action.
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Residents Along Contaminated Creek Just Want Clean Water
In Pineville, West Virginia, a town of 500, residents filled up the front rows of the county courtroom recently. They came to hear the latest legal update on a battle some have been fighting for generations - securing clean water. Bobby Lee Keen and his wife Patsy attended the hearing. “How come they have people living like they're in a third world country in the United States of America?” asked Bobby Keen.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsJustice Coal Company Ordered To Surrender Helicopter In 72 Hours
The sale of the 2009 Bell helicopter, valued at $1.5 million, would help to partially settle a $10 million debt Bluestone Resources owes to a Caribbean investment firm.
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