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Mexican Coal Miners, West Virginia, and Marion Post Wolcott
In addition to whites and blacks, I knew all manner of immigrants had come to the coalfields in search of steady work: Hungarians, Italians, and others. But it never dawned on me that Mexican coal miners would’ve been working in West Virginia nearly a hundred years ago (or perhaps longer).
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Roane County Commission joins local governments opposing Valley North transmission line
The 260-mile project, which has faced widespread public scrutiny, would cut through 15 West Virginia counties.
Bluefield State University Convenes Regional Leaders for Engineering Appalachia Executive Roundtable
Bluefield State University convened business, government, and education leaders for the Engineering Appalachia Executive Roundtable to expand STEM talent in WV.
Bill Withers, Calvin Simon among those to be honored with Beckley mural
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Legendary Bill Withers to be inducted into Beckley’s inaugural ‘Hometown Hall of Fame’
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Back-to-school sales tax holiday begins Friday
Gov. Patrick Morrisey, on Wednesday, announced the dates for the annual “back-to-school tax holiday,” a four-day period where West Virginia’s standard 6% sales tax is waived on qualifying school supplies and clothing items. The scheduled dates for this year’s tax-free period are from Friday, July 31 through Monday, Aug. 3.