MATEWAN, W.Va. (WCHS) — The West Virginia Mine Wars Museum in Mingo County is dedicated to preserving the labor history. From ...

There was joy at last when John L. Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers of America, signed a contract on behalf of 370,000 striking coal miners nationwide, ending a month-long strike on ...

Explore Cherry River Boom & Lumber's revival through coal mining in West Virginia's timber lands, featured 75 years ago in ...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –A new documentary produced by WCHS-TV aims to explore the Coal Mine Wars, with a focus on the Battle of ...

1950: The city’s coal situation is improving Highlights of news reported in 2000, 1975, 1950 and 1925.