Encore: Underground Railroad And Fly Around Festival, Inside Appalachia

This week, before emancipation, Appalachia provided pathways to freedom for enslaved people trying to escape bondage. A new project identifies more than two dozen previously unknown underground railroad sites. Also, the Fly Around Music & Arts Festival in North Carolina was inspired by the hard work that followed Hurricane Helene. And, a ballad about floods recorded a generation ago still provides solace for people today.

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Health & Science Eric Douglas, Nov. 10, 2026

'Coal's Human Cost' Highlights Black Lung Today

Many people wrongly believe black lung disease is a thing of the past, but veteran underground coal miners in central Appalachia are suffering from black lung disease at the highest rates in nearly 50 years.

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Energy & Environment Eric Douglas, Oct. 09, 2026

Kanawha County Coal Mine Fatality Is First In 6 Months

A Kanawha County coal miner died in an accident at the American Eagle mine in Cabin Creek Thursday.

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Energy & Environment Chris Schulz, Sep. 29, 2026

Need For More Mining Engineers Brings Dept. Of Energy To WVU

A U.S. Energy official visited the West Virginia University campus Tuesday, to promote an effort to increase the number of graduates with expertise in mining, minerals and associated supply chain technologies.

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Energy & Environment Chris Schulz, Jun. 03, 2026

Federal Ruling Reaffirms Existing Protections Against Coal Pollution

The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia determined Friday that the federal government’s attempt to streamline how coal mines comply with the Endangered Species Act is unlawful.

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Arts & Culture Bill Lynch +, Apr. 10, 2026

Encore: Our Common Nature With Yo-Yo Ma, Inside Appalachia

This week, "Our Common Nature" is a new podcast from WNYC. It features cellist Yo-Yo Ma and producer Ana González, as they explore America and talk to folks like West Virginia coal miners. We follow Yo-Yo and his team as they venture into Appalachia. And we talk with González about meeting people where they are.

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Energy & Environment Eric Douglas, Apr. 07, 2026

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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