Coal Mining Death

Energy & Environment Eric Douglas,

Details Released In Miner Fatalities

Two coal miners died in separate underground accidents last Thursday evening and Friday morning. The West Virginia Office of Miner’s Health Safety and Training has released its initial findings.

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Government Maria Young,

Frigid Temperatures, New Leaders, And A Week Long Holiday You May Want To Celebrate, This West Virginia Week

A look at some of West Virginia's top stories of the past week.

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Health & Science Chris Schulz,

Justice Concerned With Cold Weather Impact On COVID-19

Gov. Jim Justice is concerned with the impact cold weather will have on the state’s COVID-19 numbers.

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WVPB News Roxy Todd,

Coal Miner Killed in Randolph County Accident

A 43-yr-old coal miner from Barbour County died Tuesday after sustaining injuries in a Randolph County mining accident. Ronald R. Taylor was a shuttle car…

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