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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Arts & Culture Briana Heaney, Jan. 18, 2025

Yeager Hosting Simulated Flight Experience For People With Disabilities

On Saturday people with disabilities can practice the airport and flight experience at Yeager Airport. Airport Director and CEO of Yeager Airport Dominique Ranieri said this is the second “Wings for All” event in a Friday statement. ...

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Sep. 25, 2024

FAA Cancels Yeager Airport Runway Environmental Review

The airport instead will focus on efforts to modernize its aging terminal facilities.

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Economy Curtis Tate, Aug. 07, 2024

Breeze To Add Direct Flight From Yeager To Newark International

Newark, New Jersey, is about a 20-minute train ride into New York City and is a hub for international flights.

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Government Curtis Tate, Jul. 31, 2024

FAA Awards $7 Million For Statewide Airport Improvements

Of the $7 million, $6.5 million is reserved for the Greenbrier Valley Regional Airport’s 7,000-foot runway.

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Arts & Culture WVPB Staff, Sep. 29, 2023

W.Va. Dogs Fly To Forever Homes And A New Book From Ron Rash, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, the power of collaboration was evident at West Virginia International Yeager Airport this week as three organizations joined forces for a “dog-gone-good” cause. Caroline MacGregor reports.

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Energy & Environment Caroline MacGregor, Sep. 08, 2023

Save Coonskin Park Petitions FAA With More Than 11,000 Signatures

The tentative proposal by the FAA to acquire more than 400 acres of Coonskin Park for a valley “fill area” would make way for an expansion as part of Yeager's Airfield, Safety, and Terminal Improvement project.

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