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On Anniversary of Coal Mine Disaster, Families Still Waiting for Answers

As a minister in Appalachian coal country, the Rev. Dennis Sparks knows more than he wants to about grief. He serves as executive director of the West Virginia Council of Churches and has consoled countless families of coal miners who've lost husbands, fathers and brothers in an industry that annually kills 30 to 40 miners...

April Could Shower Some of US With More Snow

Late-season snow has been fairly common from the western mountains to parts of the East Coast this year, and a persistent weather pattern of cooler-than-average temperatures and an active storm track means that more of the same is likely in the coming weeks. In other words, it might be April snow -- not showers -- that...

Last WWI Vet Buckles Will Lie in Basement at Arlington, Not Capitol Rotunda

WASHINGTON -- The last American doughboy from World War I will lie in honor in a basement chapel of the amphitheater of Arlington National Cemetery -- not the U.S. Capitol rotunda -- and then be interred on Tuesday. In a brief announcement, the cemetery said Army Cpl. Frank Buckles, who died at 110 on Feb. 27, will be...

Amid Buckles Ruckus, Sgt. York's Grandson Says Family Turned Down Capitol Rotunda

WASHINGTON -- In stark contrast to the wishes of the last American World War I veteran, the family of one of the most highly decorated soldiers of that conflict turned down offers to have Sgt. Alvin York's body lie in the U.S. Capitol and be buried in Arlington National Cemetery. Word leaked Thursday that House and Senate...

Frank Buckles, Last Living US WWI Vet, Dies at 110

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -- Frank Buckles was repeatedly rejected by military recruiters and got into uniform at 16 after lying about his age. He would later become the last surviving U.S. veteran of World War I. Buckles, who also survived being a civilian POW in the Philippines in World War II, died of natural causes Sunday at...

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Poll: Tomorrow's Election Too Close To Call

TuesdayÃ¢s special election for governor of West Virginia is becoming a nail-biter, with the Democrat holding a one-point lead in a recent poll.

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West Virginia Mine Disaster

In West Virginia, the natural heritage is being destroyed through mountaintop removal mining.

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05/18/12 CIVIL FILINGS: Jefferson County Source: The West Virginia Record - Charleston WV *Plaintiff claims violation of the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act. Seeks costs minimum of $74,999.99.
02/17/11 W.Va. State Tax Dep. offers filing tips Source: Point Pleasant Register - Point Pleasant WV And those who have not yet filed their taxes still have plenty of time to do so.

Background on West Virginia

West Virginia () is a state in the Appalachian region of the Eastern United States. It is bordered by Virginia to the southeast, Kentucky to the southwest, Ohio to the northwest, Pennsylvania to the northeast and Maryland to the east.

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