W.Va. Photographer Joins Team USA For International Competition
A Charleston-based photographer is in Iceland this week taking part in the 2026 World Photographic Cup international photography competition.
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The Connection Between A Mineral And Data Centers, This West Virginia Morning
Fluorspar is a little-known mineral used to make everything from steel, aluminum and gasoline to uranium fuel and batteries. For the Appalachia Mid-South Newsroom, WKMS’ Lily Burris reports the largest known deposit of the critical mineral in the U.S. is in western Kentucky – and its applications in artificial intelligence (AI) could reawaken the region’s mining industry.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsCoal Miner Killed In W.Va. Was Pinned By Mine Supply Car, Report Says
Joseph Mitchell was one of two coal miners killed in West Virginia this month. Mitchell was pinned underneath the supply car after it and two locomotives derailed after striking another piece of equipment, MSHA’s preliminary report says on the Nov. 6 incident.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW.Va. Coal Production Rose In First Quarter, But Nearby States Saw Decline
The state’s coal production rose 6.4% in January, February and March, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsReviving Black Coal Camps And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, we look at efforts to revitalize a former Black coal camp, plus hear from award-winning singer and songwriter Carrie Newcomer for our Song of the Week.
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Resuming Black Lung Research And Bolstering Cyclist Tourism, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, we look into barriers to resuming black lung research after a reversal of federal cuts, plus efforts to strengthen Charleston tourism for cyclists.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsRevisiting Morgantown's Camping Ban, Mine Safety Advocates Face Obstacles, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, we take a closer look at the camping ban Morgantown passed Tuesday, plus why a mine safety agency has mine worker advocates feeling hindered.
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