‘Coolest Thing’ Contest Is Down To The Final Five
After more than 3,200 votes cast, the “Coolest Thing Made In WV” competition is down to five finalists.
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Restoring The Oldest Building On The Capitol Complex, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, renovation work is underway on the Holly Grove mansion, the oldest surviving residence on the state capitol complex after several decades of plans.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsPodcast Looks At Alternatives For Coal Decline In Wyoming
Wyoming traditionally has more coal production than West Virginia. But like the Mountain State, coal production in “Big Wyoming” has been on the decline for more than a decade.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsJudge Denies Blackjewel’s Move to Liquidate
A federal bankruptcy judge has denied a petition from former Blackjewel coal executive Jeff Hoops to liquidate the company. The decision means the reorganization of the company will continue under Chapter 11 bankruptcy as former employees, creditors and state agencies seek to recover millions owed by the company.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsCompany Adding 290 Coal-Mining Jobs in Three States
Bluestone Resources says it is hiring 290 more workers for its coal-mining operations in West Virginia, Kentucky and Virginia.In West Virginia, the…
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McDowell Coal Mine is Hiring Experienced Workers
The economy in southern West Virginia is suffering due to the collapsing of the coal industry and it’s not hard to find reports of layoffs. But an…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsCliffs Cuts Jobs at Two Mines in Alabama and West Virginia
Cliffs Natural Resources has cut its workforce in half at two coal mines in Alabama and West Virginia.Both the Oak Grove Mine in Alabama and the Pinnacle…
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