"Worries about the long-term environmental costs have mounted in Appalachian and other oil and gas-producing communities across the country." ...

The preserved ruins of more than 460 coke ovens are hidden among the brush in Blocton Coke Oven Park in Bibb County, which is ...

Brantley Baird never misses a chance to talk history, from how his great-grandmother helped settle the town of Snowflake long ...

A $10 billion power plant 50 miles east of Pittsburgh would transform a former coal town, but would it save the town and schools?

Coal Miner Mystery Found by River Treasure hunter in Ghost Town while Metal Detecting! This week we head into the backwoods ...

Summersville Lake is huge – the largest in West Virginia – and perfect for swimming, boating, or just splashing around. The ...

Memorial Day weekend brings special events to town, including outdoor concerts and riverside festivals that celebrate the ...

President Donald Trump's executive orders aimed at boosting coal are getting a warm embrace in West Virginia. But there's ...

Mining is an important part of American history, but not one that many people get to explore in person. This spot in Kentucky ...

A major underground fire in an abandoned Central Coalfields Limited (CCL) mine near Rajrappa threatens 10,000 residents of Bhuchungdih village. Toxic gases are being released, raising fears of ...