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West Virginia mines produced about 90 million tons of coal in 2021, according to the Office of Miners Safety Health & Training.
That’s up from 2020’s 72 million tons – the lowest number since 1915. However, the state’s coal mines employed fewer workers last year than they did in 2020.
Coal mine employment stood at just below 12,000 in 2021 – the lowest number since 1890.
According to state data, Marshall County produces the most coal and employs the most workers.
Northern West Virginia produces more than Southern West Virginia. Until recent years, it was the reverse.
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Two films that made the Netflix Top 10 list this month were shot in West Virginia and produced by the same West Virginia film company. As it turns out, the film industry here has been quietly growing in recent years, thanks in part to financial incentives. But the state is also home to some picture-perfect settings that aren’t easy for movie makers to find.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsThe Institute for Energy Economic and Financial Analysis now estimates the cost of the project will be $960 million, almost double their previous estimates.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsGLP-1s have quickly become one of the most popular weight loss drugs in America, but it takes more than a regular shot to be successful. Also, extreme weather and aging infrastructure are a tough combination for many rural communities. One impact? The quality of drinking water.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAn incorrectly listed data center permit deadline has kept Mason County citizens from having their voices heard.
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