New River Gorge National Park Wins Coveted Travel Ranking
The New River Gorge National Park and Preserve has been listed as the nation's top underrated travel destination by U.S. News and World Report.
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Four Things to Know as the Blankenship Trial Wraps Up
As jurors begin to deliberate a verdict in the trial of former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship, all eyes in West Virginia turn to Charleston.More than…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsJudge Denies More Questioning of Blanchard
A federal judge has denied a motion made by defense attorneys Friday to again question a government witness in the trial of former Massey Energy CEO Don…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsDefense Wants 'Another Crack' at Blanchard, Requests to Re-Cross
The prosecution wrapped their redirect examination of former Performance Coal President and Upper Big Branch mine operator Chris Blanchard late Friday…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsBlankenship on Trial: Prosecution Attempts to Get Blanchard Back on Track
After a week on the stand and nearly five days of cross examination by the defense, prosecutors are attempting to save their case set off track by former…
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Judge: Massey Safety Meeting Videos 'Puffery,' Inadmissible
As defense attorneys continued their fourth day of cross examining a government witness, a federal judge has once again ruled to exclude defense presented…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsBlanchard Discusses Violations, Safety Actions During Cross Examination
In his third day in the witness seat, former Marfork and Performance Coal President Chris Blanchard continued to answer questions about safety priorities…
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