Friday was West Virginia Day – the observance of the anniversary of West Virginia’s statehood on June 20, 1863. West Virginia is a special place. Born of rebellion in the midst of the American Civil ...

"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 ...

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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 ...