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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Health & Science Emily Rice, Nov. 07, 2024

Fall Fires Prevail Despite Burn Ban

Residents of the Kanawha Valley may have noticed smoke in the air. Emily Rice reports that the Division of Forestry is fighting about 82 fires in the state’s southern coalfields.

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Government Associated Press, Sep. 18, 2024

Mother, Grandparents Indicted For Murder In Death Of Kyneddi Miller

On Tuesday, the grand jury indicted them on charges of murder of a child by parent, guardian or custodian by failure or refusal to supply necessities, and child neglect resulting in death, Boone County Prosecutor Dan Holstein said.

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Arts & Culture Chris Schulz, Sep. 17, 2024

Songwriter And W.Va. Native Billy Edd Wheeler Dies At 91

The Boone County native was best known for writing several hit songs including “Jackson” for Johnny Cash and June Carter as well as “Coward of the County” for Kenny Rogers.

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Education Jack Walker, Aug. 29, 2024

Death Of 13-Year-Old Football Player Sparks School Sports Oversight Discussion

Madison Middle School student Cohen Craddock died over the weekend from a traumatic brain injury he sustained during football practice. During a virtual press briefing Thursday, Gov. Jim Justice called the boy’s death a tragedy.

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Government Jack Walker, Jun. 17, 2024

'It All Happened So Fast': Former Lawmaker Recounts Devastating Copperhead Attack

Former lawmaker Doug Skaff was bit by two copperheads in May. Reporter Jack Walker caught up with him and asked what his recovery process has been like so far.

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Government Jack Walker, Jun. 07, 2024

Special Session On Homeschool Oversight Possible After Death Of Boone County Teen

Gov. Jim Justice said Friday that he is open to calling a special session of the state legislature to reexamine government oversight of homeschooling after the death of 14-year-old Kyneddi Miller.

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