Jim Lewis, Charleston Priest And Activist, Dies At 90
A longtime Charleston priest, activist and central figure in one of West Virginia’s most turbulent cultural conflicts has died. The Rev. Jim Lewis was 90.
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Monongahela National Forest Implementing New, Increased Fees In 2026
The Monongahela National Forest is creating new fees, and increasing existing fees, at developed recreation sites starting Jan. 1, 2026.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW.Va. Wildfire And Appalachia’s Declining Population, This West Virginia Morning
High winds Wednesday fanned more than 20 fires across the state, and the largest of those fires is still burning. Also, we speak with a journalist who has been covering population decline in central Appalachia.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSouth Fork Coal Idles Mines, Will Be Liquidated Instead Of Sold
Unable to execute a reorganization or find other buyers, South Fork Coal has idled its operations and furloughed its remaining employees.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsBankruptcy Court To Consider Sale Of South Fork Coal
South Fork Coal filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in February. In a hearing Friday, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Wilmington, Delaware, will consider the sale of the operation.
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Court: Groups Can Seek Legal Actions Against Bankrupt Coal Company
Conservation groups including the West Virginia Highlands Conservancy and Appalachian Voices can proceed with a lawsuit and administrative appeals against South Fork Coal.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsGauley Added To List Of Most Endangered Rivers
American Rivers points to one company specifically, South Fork Coal Company, which has operated on 3,600 acres in Greenbrier and Pocahontas counties.
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