Novel Shares Story Of Historical Black Kingdom In Western North Carolina

Following the American Civil War, a group of freed people fled violence and bought land in Western North Carolina. In the summer of 1873, these people formed a Black communal society they named “The Kingdom of the Happy Land.” A new novel tells a story set in the kingdom, both in the past and in the present day. It’s titled, “Happy Land.” Host Mason Adams spoke with its author, Dolen Perkins-Valdez.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Apr. 01, 2025

UMWA's Roberts: Trump Policies Could Harm Coal Miners, Exports

UMWA President Cecil Roberts said Trump’s proposed fees on international shipping and cuts to safety and health agencies threaten the competitiveness of coal and the health and safety of mine workers.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Mar. 25, 2025

Coal Industry Group: Trump's Chinese Ship Fees Would Hurt State

In written testimony submitted earlier this month, West Virginia Coal Association President Chris Hamilton said the fees would have a detrimental impact on West Virginia coal production.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Mar. 24, 2025

Report: Trump Fee On Chinese Ships Could Cut U.S. Coal Exports

In an effort to end China’s dominance in international shipping, the Trump administration wants to charge fees from $1 million to $1.5 million for Chinese ships and Chinese companies to dock at U.S. ports.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Feb. 04, 2025

Coal Producers Worry About China's Tariff In Response To Trump

China has responded to President Donald Trump’s 10% tariff on Chinese imports with its own 15% tariff on U.S. coal.

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Government Jack Walker, Feb. 12, 2024

House Bill Would Cut Ties To ‘Antithetical’ Nations

A bill under consideration in the West Virginia House of Delegates would ban the state and its political subdivisions from engaging in certain forms of business with nations that hold values deemed "antithetical" to the state.

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Government Randy Yohe, Aug. 15, 2023

Federal Ruling On Foreign Hardwood Imports Helps W.Va. Plywood/Veneer Industry

West Virginia’s hardwood industry supports about 10,000 jobs with more than $1 billion in economic output, and the ruling removes a major economic threat.

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