CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A woman who lost three family members in the Upper Big Branch mine disaster in 2010 is sharing her ...
As rescue efforts continue Wednesday, families across the Tri-State are offering thoughts and prayers for the miner’s loved ones. Pamela Napper and her family say they have a deeper connection to the ...
Benny Willingham worked as a miner for 30 years before he was killed. April 6, 2010 — -- Many of the men who died in the depths of a West Virginia coal mine Monday often discussed with family ...
A federal criminal investigation of the deadly Upper Big Branch mine disaster in West Virginia three weeks ago looks at possible bribery and... The disaster at the Upper Big Branch mine in West ...
Even though it's only jury selection, one man Eyewitness News has previously spoken with, will be present for key moments of Don Blankenship's trial. Tommy Davis has waited a long time for this day to ...
(CNN) — Here’s a look at mine disasters, accidents and deaths in the United States. This is a list of notable mine disasters and is not all-inclusive. December 6, 1907 – Worst coal mine disaster in US ...
We've learned the continuing probe of The Upper Big Branch Mine disaster will soon produce more criminal charges. U.S. attorney Booth Goodwin said he expects to make some announcements shortly. His ...
There have been 122 safety violations at Upper Big Branch mine so far this year. Apr. 6, 2010 — -- Critics say a surge of federal safety citations and revealing internal corporate memos all ...
NEW YORK — At the very beginning of the new play “Coal Country,” we are told it is “a West Virginia story about 29 men and a big machine.” This is an understated way to inform the audience that what ...