Governor’s Mansion, Capitol Now Open For Free, Guided Tours
The West Virginia Governor’s Mansion – fully decorated for the holiday season – is now open to the public for free holiday tours.
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Mine Safety Officials Won’t Do More To Protect Coal Miners From COVID-19, Letter Says
The Mine Safety and Health Administration is declining to issue an emergency temporary standard that could protect coal miners whose jobs make them vulnerable to the coronavirus.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsMine Safety Officials Won’t Do More To Protect Coal Miners From COVID-19, Letter Says
The Mine Safety and Health Administration is declining to issue an emergency temporary standard that could protect coal miners whose jobs make them…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsCoal Developers to Open Two New Mines in W.Va. and Va.
Coal developers working against the trend of mine closures and bankruptcies say a $90 million investment will enable them to open two new mines in West…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsOrdered to Drop Politics, Ex-Coal CEO Shows Views on Trial
An outspoken critic of President Barack Obama charged with conspiring to violate mine safety rules before a deadly explosion is under orders not to tell…
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