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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Health & Science Briana Heaney, Dec. 16, 2024

Advocates For Mine Workers Commend Black Lung Rule

The United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) says a final rule by the Labor Department will help miners who have contracted black lung. The new rule issued by the Mine Safety and Health Administratio...

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Oct. 11, 2024

Arch Coal Miner Died Of Head Injury, MSHA Report Says

Colton Walls’ death was the second in recent months at the Arch Resources Leer mine.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Oct. 07, 2024

Fatality Is 2nd In Recent Months At Taylor County Mine

Colton Walls, 34, is the fifth coal miner to sustain fatal injuries on the job in West Virginia this year.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Sep. 09, 2024

Coal Miner's Death In Logan County Is State's 4th This Year

According to a preliminary report from the Mine Safety and Health Administration, the 33-year-old miner was struck by a rock that fell from an unsupported mine roof.

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Government Curtis Tate, Aug. 28, 2024

Sanctions Loom Over Justice Companies In 2 Federal Courts

A U.S. Attorney in Virginia wants a federal judge to hold Southern Coal and its affiliates in contempt over their failure to pay $579,000 in mine safety penalties.

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Aug. 28, 2024