"You know your neighbors and you were close," said coal miner Timothy Spratt. "You looked out for each other and their ...

As West Virginia celebrates its history and birthday, the town of Madison is celebrating the Mountain State’s strong ...

Not only is June 20th the first day of summer, but it’s also the day commemorating one state’s quest for statehood.

“Colored People: A Memoir” follows the coming-of-age story of literary critic and professor, Henry Louis Gates Jr., as a young black man in Piedmont, West Virginia. This memoir offers insight into how ...

It was 162 years ago today when the nation first learned that “Mountaineers are Always Free.” Since then, West Virginians have worked hard to make their mark on bettering themselves and their beloved ...

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In southern West Virginia, coal mines with repeated environmental violations are racking up fines with limited repercussions ...

FARMINGTON, N.M. – President Trump recently signed an executive order to try and reinvigorate coal mining in the U.S.. The Four Corners Region is home to the third-largest coal producer in the ...

Joy Callaway and her mom never pass up a good adventure. When on book tour recently, they found a foot-stomping good time that later turned into something more Joy Callaway is an international ...

In the hills of West Virginia, families are finally starting to see real relief from high energy bills — thanks to programs that make solar energy accessible and affordable. But now, Congress is ...

As someone who has spent a lifetime in public service — first as a state senator, then as secretary of state, governor and U.S. senator — I’ve always believed that our democracy works best ...

That’s exactly what happens at Mom’s Place in Fairmont, West Virginia. Mom’s Place announces itself ... pepperoni rolls were originally created as a portable lunch for coal miners, but they’ve evolved ...