New Graphic Novel Illustrates The West Virginia Mine Wars

The West Virginia Mine Wars are an important but little known piece of American history. Coal miners in southern West Virginia had been trying to organize a union, while coal companies tried to stop them. Strikes and violent clashes ensued, culminating in the Battle of Blair Mountain in 1921. A version of the story is told in the new graphic novel “Black Coal and Red Bandanas: An Illustrated History of the West Virginia Mine Wars.” Mason Adams spoke with its author, Raymond Tyler.

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Federal Funding Freeze Creates Uncertainty, Concern For Local Educators

It is unclear what local programs will be impacted by the federal funding freeze.

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Health & Science Caelan Bailey, Dec. 11, 2024

Funding, Health Department Reorganization Challenge IG’s Office

Speaking to the Joint Committee on Health during the last legislative interim meetings for the year, Interim Inspector General for the Departments of Health, Human Services, and Health Facilities Ann Urling said budget cuts have kept her office at a 40 percent vacancy rate for staff positions.

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Government Curtis Tate, Jul. 31, 2024

FAA Awards $7 Million For Statewide Airport Improvements

Of the $7 million, $6.5 million is reserved for the Greenbrier Valley Regional Airport’s 7,000-foot runway.

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Education Chris Schulz, Jul. 16, 2024

Three Projects At Fairmont State University To Receive Federal Funding

Fairmont State University will receive close to $7 million from several federal agencies for three improvement projects on campus.

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Education Chris Schulz, Jul. 09, 2024

Marshall, WVU Receive Funding To Support Student Success

The National Science Foundation has awarded West Virginia’s two largest universities funds to improve student success.

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Education Chris Schulz, Mar. 13, 2024

W.Va. Principals Advocate For Federal Funds At Nation’s Capitol

Hundreds of educational leaders from across the country were in the nation’s capital Wednesday to advocate for more support to address the mental health and educator shortage crises.

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