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Report Shows Cause Of Death For Coal Miner In Taylor County

A preliminary report from the Mine Safety And Health Administration says William J. Crandall was fatally injured while attempting to rerail a longwall electrical power car.

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W.Va. First Foundation Elects Board Members

The foundation will handle 72.5 percent of the state’s settlement funds, while 24.5 percent will go to local governments. The remaining three percent will be held by the state in escrow to cover any outstanding attorney’s fees.

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May 22, 1861: Thornsberry Bailey Brown Becomes First Union Solider Killed in Civil War

On May 22, 1861, Thornsberry Bailey Brown became the first Union soldier killed in battle during the Civil War. It occurred during a brief stand-off at…

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January 29, 1876: W. Va. Senate Removes Treasurer Burdett From Office

On January 29, 1876, the West Virginia State Senate removed state Treasurer John Burdett from office. Burdett had been accused of pilfering funds in a…

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