Appalachia News Archives

A 30-acre tract in Fairmont has been chosen for an educational museum honoring coal miners. via WHSV-TV Harrisonburg

Last evening's GOP CNN/YouTube debate and the Democratic presidential debate on November 15 were jointly sponsored by a coal industry coalition comprised of mining, railroad and utility interests. via The Huffington Post

“There are two reasons for the singing lessons”

GALAX Some say it's about preserving the past, others about securing the future. via News Channel 11

“Met coal is becoming a very important, more precious commodity in the world.”

Massey Energy Co. and a subsidiary of Indian conglomerate Essar Group said Wednesday they have agreed to work together on potential coal projects. via Hampton Roads Daily Press

“Based upon the last time this issue was raised, other than objecting to the Department of Corrections, the commonwealth has no recourse in this matter”

The special prosecutor who handled the Appalachia election fraud cases said Tuesday there is nothing he can do to prevent the Virginia Department of Corrections from releasing the town's former mayor from jail ... via Http

Here is a piece of writing by St. Paul lawyer Frank Kilgore, on educating Appalachia out of poverty and disease. via SW Virginia law blog

“It said: 'Here we are Boo Boo at the Virginia Hills Motel,' ”

I have two questions: I would like to know everything you can find out about the old Combs Airport. via News Channel 11

“We filed comments reminding them of their obligation to undertake this consultation.”

The Southern Environmental Law Center informed the Office of Surface Mining Friday that the federal agency is required to consult with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service before it considers easing restrictions on ... via News Channel 11

“These expansions will result in a substantial increase in operating income for the Partnership, and allow us to continue serving the growing needs of the producers in this prolific basin.”

MarkWest is the largest gas processor in the Northeast United States, and has operated in Appalachia since 1988. via PR-inside.com

“In most rural areas, the hospitals tend to be the largest employer in the area”

Jerry Blevins has stood for weeks on a picket line with his fellow nurses, thinking about his mortgage, his tearful wife, his four children.Pam Pace has been called names and listed on the "wall of shame" ... via WJLA-TV Arlington

Country music singer Patty Loveless will be taking her third trip aboard the Santa Train on Saturday during its 65th annual run. via WDBJ7

Blood supplier to conduct drive: Virginia Blood Services will conduct a blood drive from 2 to 6:30 p.m. Nov. via Staunton News Leader

Morehead State University's Institute for Regional Analysis and Public Policy and Northeast Area Health Education Center will present a workshop, "Health Literacy: The Right Thing to Do!," on Tuesday, Nov. via WMKY-FM Morehead

“There's a bit of a learning curve”

And chestnuts roasting on an open fire - well, the American kind is all but extinct, thanks to a fungal blight. via Chow

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“These simple actions when performed by millions of citizens throughout the commonwealth can result in a significant reduction in the stresses placed on our water resources”

Today is a water emergency "D-Day" as Appalachia officials invade the Powell River to help liberate the town's reservoir from the clutches of a drought. via Times-News Online

THUMBS UP TO: Getting serious about the drought Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine gets it. via News Channel 11

The St. Louis-based coal mining company Peabody Energy has completed the spinoff of its Appalachian mining operations into a separate public company. via KMOV-TV Saint Louis