West Virginia coal industry

After A Coal Firm's Bankruptcy And Celebrating Success Against The Odds, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, South Fork Coal – which had operations that were contested by numerous conservation groups – has idled its operations and furloughed its remaining employees. And, a little-known piece of Harpers Ferry’s storied history is getting some attention.

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February 15, 1902: Confederate Veteran Isaiah Welch Dies at 76

Industrial promoter, land speculator, and railroad developer Isaiah Welch died at St. Albans in Kanawha County on February 15, 1902. He was about 76.Like…

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Coal Comeback? Coal At New Low After Two Years Under Trump

It’s been two years since President Donald Trump took office and began rolling back environmental regulations on the coal industry.At a November rally in…

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