Donald Trump has championed the mining industry. But workers worry fewer regulations could endanger their safety.

The Coal Cats walked away with it. Sure, Tri-State ended its Appalachian League game with Bluefield early on Wednesday, ...

Explore the legacy of coal and its enduring influence on culture, industry, and regional identity.

For those who are looking towards retirement, this West Virginia town might just give you a good bang for your buck, complete ...

The federal government approved a proposed coal mine there recently. Those tracking it differ on whether it's the county's ...

When Tom Hartz was a young lad in the 1950s, dragline power shovels had pretty much replaced the hardy miners that harvested coal hundreds of feet beneath the Earth’s surface. Still, growing up in ...

Mining for new opportunities in Appalachia’s coal country Over the last few decades, American energy companies have decreased their coal production, leaving thousands of miners without jobs.

With more 100 partners already in the program, The Appalachian Beekeeping Collective makes it easy for potential new ...

President Donald Trump’s administration has proposed several changes that would affect the struggling U.S. coal industry.

Kentucky legislature removes workplace safety standards, passing measures that improve profits at the expense of workers’ ...

The Trump administration plans to roll back a rule West Virginia environmental advocates have used to report concerns about ...

Wyoming's first new coal mine in 50 years is said to be opening soon but it won't rely on the fossil fuel to make money.