Mullens

Wyoming County Coffee Shop Steps Up To Help In Flood Recovery

Volunteers trying to help a Wyoming County community recover from the February 2025 floods have found distrust hampering their efforts. According to one pastor, the town of Oceana did not qualify for a disaster declaration because too few people – wary of volunteers and the application process – did not declare the damage to their homes.

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Federal Infrastructure Funding Granted To Coalfields Expressway Project

Grant funding totaling $25 million is going towards the Coalfields Expressway in the southern part of the state.

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Small Town Firehouse Crumbling From The ‘Ground Up’

The Mullens Fire Department building is at risk of washing away, according to Fire Chief Justin England. He said the building itself is solid but the foundation is eroding from underneath. The building is located along the Guyandotte River in Wyoming County.

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New Coal Operation Bringing Jobs, Hope to Wyoming County

Consol Energy first announced in 2019 plans to open a mine just outside of Mullens by 2021. The project was delayed because of the pandemic but is now moving forward. The coal mine, along with a prep plant, is expected to be fully open by 2022, employing up to 150 people.

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