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	<title>Breaking News &#187; Charleston</title>
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		<title>W.Va. woman convicted of killing estranged husband while he was in hospital ICU</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 00:19:49 +0000</pubDate>
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Wife convicted of killing husband in hospital ICU

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A woman has been found guilty of first-degree murder in the shooting death of her estranged husband while he was in intensive care at a hospital.
Fifty-four-year-old Rhonda Kay Stewart was convicted Friday in the June death of 56-year-old Sammy Stewart.
He was being treated for pancreatitis ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/wva-woman-convicted-of-killing-estranged-husband-while-he-was-in-hospital-icu-246273/" title="W.Va. woman convicted of killing estranged husband while he was in hospital ICU">&raquo;&raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Storm warnings issued, people stock up as heavy weekend snow bears down on mid-Atlantic</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:47:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Raby</dc:creator>
		
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Storm warnings as snow bears down on mid-Atlantic

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A major storm moving up the Atlantic Coast on the last shopping weekend before Christmas threatened to shut down much of the region as officials warned of up to 20 inches of snow and significant power outages.
People stocked up on groceries and other staples Friday ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/storm-warnings-issued-people-stock-up-as-heavy-weekend-snow-bears-down-on-mid-atlantic-246185/" title="Storm warnings issued, people stock up as heavy weekend snow bears down on mid-Atlantic">>>></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Stakeholders seek common ground in West Virginia debate over public retiree costs</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:26:32 +0000</pubDate>
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Common ground sought over retiree costs in W.Va.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Joe Manchin wants a plan for resolving the conflict over West Virginia&#8217;s public retiree costs before another meeting of the various affected parties.
A Monday morning session of stakeholders yielded no proposed solutions. The mix includes officials from county school boards that plan to sue ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/stakeholders-seek-common-ground-in-west-virginia-debate-over-public-retiree-costs-243974/" title="Stakeholders seek common ground in West Virginia debate over public retiree costs">Read more >></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>W.Va. jobless rate rises to 7.9 percent in November as 1,800 added to unemployment rolls</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:49:24 +0000</pubDate>
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W.Va. jobless rate rises to 7.9 percent in Nov.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Workforce West Virginia says 1,800 residents joined the unemployment rolls in November as the state&#8217;s jobless rate rose to 7.9 percent.
November&#8217;s rate was 0.2 percentage points higher than October&#8217;s rate.
The increase raised the total number of unemployed West Virginians to 62,800.
Despite the increase, the .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/wva-jobless-rate-rises-to-79-percent-in-november-as-1800-added-to-unemployment-rolls-243918/">Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: W.Va. jobless rate rises to 7.9 percent in November as 1,800 added to unemployment rolls</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Final hearing set for February on SC first lady&#8217;s request to divorce cheating governor</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:32:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bruce Smith</dc:creator>
		
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Final divorce hearing for SC gov, wife set for Feb

CHARLESTON, S.C. — A final hearing on Jenny Sanford&#8217;s request for a divorce from South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford is set for February.
Charleston County Family Court records show a hearing will be Feb. 26.
The first lady filed for divorce last Friday from her husband of 20 ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/final-hearing-set-for-february-on-sc-first-ladys-request-to-divorce-cheating-governor-243862/" title="Final hearing set for February on SC first lady&#8217;s request to divorce cheating governor">Read more >></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>SC first lady announces she&#8217;s filing for divorce from gov who called mistress his soul mate</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/sc-first-lady-announces-shes-filing-for-divorce-from-gov-who-called-mistress-his-soul-mate-242959/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:26:30 +0000</pubDate>
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SC first lady files for divorce from cheating gov

CHARLESTON, S.C. — South Carolina&#8217;s first lady, a former Wall Street vice president who helped launch her husband&#8217;s political career, announced Friday she is filing for divorce months after his tearful public confession of an affair with an Argentine woman.
&#8220;This came after many unsuccessful efforts at reconciliation, .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/sc-first-lady-announces-shes-filing-for-divorce-from-gov-who-called-mistress-his-soul-mate-242959/">Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: SC first lady announces she&#8217;s filing for divorce from gov who called mistress his soul mate</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>More than 26,000 still without power in W.Va. after high winds cross state, 2 workers injured</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:18:19 +0000</pubDate>
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More than 26,000 still without power in W.Va.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — More than 26,000 customers are still without electricity in West Virginia after high winds roared across the state.
As of 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Appalachian Power, a unit of American Electric Power, reported 22,450 outages including. The utility says power may not be restored to some customers ... Original source on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/more-than-26000-still-without-power-in-wva-after-high-winds-cross-state-2-workers-injured-242624/">More than 26,000 still without power in W.Va. after high winds cross state, 2 workers injured</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Not standing by her man: SC first lady wouldn&#8217;t have attended gov&#8217;s newser, even if he asked</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:56:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bruce Smith</dc:creator>
		
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SC first lady: I wouldn&#8217;t have stood with SC gov.

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Even if her straying husband had asked her to, South Carolina first lady Jenny Sanford says she would not have stood beside him when Gov. Mark Sanford told the world about his affair with an Argentine woman.
Jenny Sanford tells ABC&#8217;s Barbara Walters for ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/not-standing-by-her-man-sc-first-lady-wouldnt-have-attended-govs-newser-even-if-he-asked-241544/" title="Not standing by her man: SC first lady wouldn&#8217;t have attended gov&#8217;s newser, even if he asked">&raquo;&raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Allegheny Energy announces deal to hike West Virginia rates by $118 million</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 13:10:31 +0000</pubDate>
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Allegheny announces deal to hike W.Va. rates $118M

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia customers of Allegheny Energy could see their rates go up by a combined $118 million annually under a proposal now before the state Public Service Commission.
If approved, the hike will mean a $7.65 increase for a residential customer who uses 1,000 kilowatt hours ... Original source on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/allegheny-energy-announces-deal-to-hike-west-virginia-rates-by-118-million-239952/">Allegheny Energy announces deal to hike West Virginia rates by $118 million</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Chances for a white Christmas by selected cities</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:10:15 +0000</pubDate>
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Chances for white Christmas by cities
Probability of a white Christmas for selected cities, listed alphabetically by state, based on data collected by the National Climatic Data Center from 1988-2005:

Anchorage, Alaska, 90 percent
Fairbanks, Alaska, 100 percent
Phoenix, 1 percent
Little Rock, Ark., 3 percent
Los Angeles, 1 percent
San Francisco, 1 percent
Denver, 50 percent
Hartford, Conn., 57 percent
Wilmington, Del., 13 percent
Washington, ... Read more : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/chances-for-a-white-christmas-by-selected-cities-235857/">Chances for a white Christmas by selected cities</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>West Virginia regulators delay decision on multistate power line until Feb. 24, 2011</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:46:15 +0000</pubDate>
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W.Va. delays power line decision until Feb. 2011

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Public Service Commission has denied a staff recommendation to dismiss an application for a multistate power line.
Instead, the commission said Tuesday it will delay its decision on the Potomac-Appalachian Transmission Highline, or PATH, until Feb. 24, 2011.
The line is to run from .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/west-virginia-regulators-delay-decision-on-multistate-power-line-until-feb-24-2011-235300/">West Virginia regulators delay decision on multistate power line until Feb. 24, 2011</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>W.Va. Courtesy Patrol director urges lawmakers to restore 24-hour-a-day roadside assistance</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:36:41 +0000</pubDate>
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W.Va. Courtesy Patrol chief urges 24/7 service

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — On the opening day of the year&#8217;s busiest travel season, the director of West Virginia Courtesy Patrol urged Gov. Joe Manchin and lawmakers Monday to reinstate around-the-clock roadside assistance service throughout the state.
During a news conference, director Jennifer J. Douglas pointed to an August telephone poll ... Original article on  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/wva-courtesy-patrol-director-urges-lawmakers-to-restore-24-hour-a-day-roadside-assistance-234685/">W.Va. Courtesy Patrol director urges lawmakers to restore 24-hour-a-day roadside assistance</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>West Virginia regulators approve 5 percent rate increase for Hope Gas</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:34:35 +0000</pubDate>
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West Virginia regulators approve gas rate increase

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia&#8217;s Public Service Commission has approved a 5 percent rate increase for Hope Gas Inc.
The $8.78 million increase approved Friday is substantially smaller than the $34.4 million increase the utility had requested.
The company, which has not received a rate increase since 2005, said it needed ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/west-virginia-regulators-approve-5-percent-rate-increase-for-hope-gas-233886/">Original article on  : West Virginia regulators approve 5 percent rate increase for Hope Gas</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Residents of Coal River Valley in West Virginia criticize Massey Energy mining operation</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:54:53 +0000</pubDate>
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W.Va. coalfields residents criticize blasting

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A group of Coal River Valley residents is speaking out about a Massey Energy Co. mining operation near Whitesville.
Five residents from the region plan to air their concerns at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Charleston on Friday.
They say the Massey operation is blasting too close to a large .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/residents-of-coal-river-valley-in-west-virginia-criticize-massey-energy-mining-operation-233575/">Source article &nbsp;: Residents of Coal River Valley in West Virginia criticize Massey Energy mining operation</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Gubernatorial candidates promise leadership for all-important agriculture in South Carolina</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:36:37 +0000</pubDate>
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SC gov candidates promise agriculture leadership

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Six candidates running for governor agreed Friday that agribusiness is crucial to South Carolina but each told an audience of farm and business leaders he has the best vision for the $34 billion industry.
From biofuels to better planning, six of the 10 gubernatorial candidates shared their views .... Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/gubernatorial-candidates-promise-leadership-for-all-important-agriculture-in-south-carolina-228801/">Gubernatorial candidates promise leadership for all-important agriculture in South Carolina</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>W.Va. Supreme Court rules officials&#8217; private e-mails are not subject to state FOIA law</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:25:15 +0000</pubDate>
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W.Va. Supreme Court opts for e-mail privacy

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The state Supreme Court has ruled that public officials and public employees can keep their personal e-mails private.
The court ruled 4-1 Thursday that none of the 13 e-mails between former Supreme Court Chief Justice Elliott &#8220;Spike&#8221; Maynard and Massey Energy Chief Executive Don Blankenship are public ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/wva-supreme-court-rules-officials-private-e-mails-are-not-subject-to-state-foia-law-228478/">W.Va. Supreme Court rules officials&#8217; private e-mails are not subject to state FOIA law</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Report shows PROMISE scholars stay in W.Va. at lower rates, but lawmakers happy with program</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:20:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tom Breen</dc:creator>
		
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W.Va. report raises questions about scholarships

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Recipients of merit-based PROMISE scholarships stay in West Virginia at a lower rate than the average in-state college graduate, a new report shows.
Some lawmakers say the finding is not necessarily a knock on the program.
&#8220;We&#8217;re looking at a cup, and someone&#8217;s saying it&#8217;s one-third empty when really ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/report-shows-promise-scholars-stay-in-wva-at-lower-rates-but-lawmakers-happy-with-program-227542/">Original source on Gaea Times at  : Report shows PROMISE scholars stay in W.Va. at lower rates, but lawmakers happy with program</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>In case that prompted US Supreme Court ruling, W.Va. high court again sides with Massey Energy</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:41:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lawrence Messina</dc:creator>
		
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For 3rd time, W.Va. Supreme Court finds for Massey

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A multimillion-dollar coal contract dispute that went all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court took its latest turn Thursday with another ruling in favor of Massey Energy Co.
For the third time in nearly two years, West Virginia&#8217;s Supreme Court has overturned a $50 ... Read more : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/in-case-that-prompted-us-supreme-court-ruling-wva-high-court-again-sides-with-massey-energy-227473/">In case that prompted US Supreme Court ruling, W.Va. high court again sides with Massey Energy</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>WVU economic forecast calls for West Virginia employment to begin growing again in 2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:47:46 +0000</pubDate>
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WVU forecast calls for employment rebound in 2010

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The state economy should begin producing more jobs than it loses around the middle of 2010, West Virginia University predicted in its annual economic outlook Wednesday.
But the recovery is expected to be sluggish and centered on service industry jobs rather than energy. WVU is predicting .... Original source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/wvu-economic-forecast-calls-for-west-virginia-employment-to-begin-growing-again-in-2010-225974/">WVU economic forecast calls for West Virginia employment to begin growing again in 2010</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Republicans in 1 SC county censure their own US Sen. Lindsey Graham over bipartisan efforts</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:52:29 +0000</pubDate>
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US Sen. Lindsey Graham censured by SC county GOP

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Republican leaders in a South Carolina county have censured their own U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham for working with Democrats on a climate bill and other legislation.
The Republican has often worked with Democrats in Congress, but Charleston County Chairwoman Lin Bennett says his work on ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/republicans-in-1-sc-county-censure-their-own-us-sen-lindsey-graham-over-bipartisan-efforts-225916/">Read this article on Gaea Times at  : Republicans in 1 SC county censure their own US Sen. Lindsey Graham over bipartisan efforts</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Manchin, other W.Va. officials vow to speak in single, pro-coal voice to mining regulators</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:20:19 +0000</pubDate>
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W.Va. pols vow to speak in single, pro-coal voice
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — An array of West Virginia&#8217;s top political leaders stood shoulder-to-shoulder Tuesday with executives from the state&#8217;s top coal producers, vowing to form a united front in the face of what they call mixed signals and heavy-handedness from federal mining regulators.
Gov. Joe Manchin ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/manchin-other-wva-officials-vow-to-speak-in-single-pro-coal-voice-to-mining-regulators-225825/">Original source on Gaea Times at  : Manchin, other W.Va. officials vow to speak in single, pro-coal voice to mining regulators</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>W.Va. Democrats, unions and others to thank congressman in person for vote on health care bill</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:48:59 +0000</pubDate>
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W.Va. groups back Rahall on health vote
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Democrats, labor unions and other groups are planning to thank U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall in person for his vote on a sweeping health care measure.

The state AFL-CIO, West Virginia Education Association and others will meet with the 3rd District Democrat in Charleston on Tuesday.
Rahall  [..] <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/wva-democrats-unions-and-others-to-thank-congressman-in-person-for-vote-on-health-care-bill-224613/">Read the original article: here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Coroner: 3 killed, 6 hurt in drive-by shooting in South Carolina town west of Charleston</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:22:39 +0000</pubDate>
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Coroner: 3 killed, 6 hurt in SC shooting
WALTERBORO, S.C. — A South Carolina coroner says three people including a young child are dead and six were injured in a drive-by shooting in a small town.

The shooting occurred about 10 p.m. Monday at a house in Walterboro, about 40 miles west of Charleston. Colleton County Coroner .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/coroner-3-killed-6-hurt-in-drive-by-shooting-in-south-carolina-town-west-of-charleston-224353/">Source &nbsp;: Coroner: 3 killed, 6 hurt in drive-by shooting in South Carolina town west of Charleston</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>South Carolina authority say 3 killed, 5 hurt in shooting in town west of Charleston</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:26:35 +0000</pubDate>
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EMS director says 3 killed, 5 hurt in SC shooting

WALTERBORO, S.C. — South Carolina authorities say three people are dead and five more have been hurt in a shooting in a small town about 40 miles west of Charleston.
Reports say a 20-month-old child is among those killed.
The Post and Courier of Charleston reported the shooting .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/south-carolina-authority-say-3-killed-5-hurt-in-shooting-in-town-west-of-charleston-224289/">here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>W.Va. governor to host private meeting on coal&#8217;s future with government, industry, labor</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:47:45 +0000</pubDate>
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W.Va. gov. to host private meeting on coal

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Joe Manchin is planning to host a private meeting on the future of coal in West Virginia with government, industry and labor representatives.
Manchin spokesman Matt Turner says Tuesday&#8217;s meeting was requested by county commissioners from Boone, Kanawha, Lincoln, Logan and Mingo counties who are .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/wva-governor-to-host-private-meeting-on-coals-future-with-government-industry-labor-223542/" title="W.Va. governor to host private meeting on coal&#8217;s future with government, industry, labor">Source &nbsp;: Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Sen. Rockefeller stands behind coal, says current fed bills don&#8217;t protect W.Va.&#8217;s way of life</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:21:49 +0000</pubDate>
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W.Va.&#8217;s Sen. Rockefeller stands behind coal

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Sen. Jay Rockefeller says current federal energy legislation doesn&#8217;t do enough to protect West Virginia&#8217;s coal industry.
The Democrat wants to invest in new technologies, protect coal from unfair overseas trade practices and block environmental regulators from going beyond what&#8217;s required by law for coal plants.
Rockefeller says .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/sen-rockefeller-stands-behind-coal-says-current-fed-bills-dont-protect-wvas-way-of-life-223337/">Sen. Rockefeller stands behind coal, says current fed bills don&#8217;t protect W.Va.&#8217;s way of life</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>West Virginia DEP uncovers potential problems at 20 coal ash dams, says 3 in poor condition</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:28:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tim Huber</dc:creator>
		
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Potential problems at 20 W.Va. coal ash dams

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection may change its policy for inspecting coal ash impoundments after a survey uncovered more problems — and dams — than expected.
A report detailing the survey shows engineers found three of the state&#8217;s 20 coal ash impoundments are in .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/west-virginia-dep-uncovers-potential-problems-at-20-coal-ash-dams-says-3-in-poor-condition-220984/">Original article &nbsp;: West Virginia DEP uncovers potential problems at 20 coal ash dams, says 3 in poor condition</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Environmental groups plan to send more than 500,000 e-mails to protest W.Va. mining operation</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:47:15 +0000</pubDate>
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Several groups say they will expand their protest against an Massey Energy mine in southern West Virginia through e-mail.
The groups, which include The Sierra Club, Alliance for Appalachia and Greenpeace, say they will send more than 500,000 e-mails to individuals Thursday and Friday .... Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/environmental-groups-plan-to-send-more-than-500000-e-mails-to-protest-wva-mining-operation-219462/">Environmental groups plan to send more than 500,000 e-mails to protest W.Va. mining operation</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Multistate power line developers willing to delay consideration of applications in W.Va., Va.</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:41:55 +0000</pubDate>
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PATH developer willing to delay line consideration

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The developers of a multistate power line project said Wednesday they are willing to delay a regulatory decision on their $1.9 billion project until January 2011 to make the three-state review process more efficient.
The offer was in a filing with the West Virginia Public Service Commission. .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/multistate-power-line-developers-willing-to-delay-consideration-of-applications-in-wva-va-218168/">Source article &nbsp;: Multistate power line developers willing to delay consideration of applications in W.Va., Va.</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Third-quarter coal industry performance, outlook mask lack of US economic recovery</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:11:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tim Huber</dc:creator>
		
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Coal profits mask lack of US economic activity

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Coal mining companies from Appalachia to Missouri are seeing plenty of rebounding demand, just not here at home.
Fresh from reporting third-quarter earnings, coal producers say booming Asian economies are increasingly hungry for energy even as the hardest-hit mining regions in the U.S. see little prospect .... Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/third-quarter-coal-industry-performance-outlook-mask-lack-of-us-economic-recovery-216600/">Third-quarter coal industry performance, outlook mask lack of US economic recovery</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Questions emerge over West Virginia association to legalize cockfighting in state</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:45:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lawrence Messina</dc:creator>
		
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Questions emerge over W.Va. gamecock group

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Ever since a man in a chicken costume showed up in front of West Virginia&#8217;s state Capitol last week, questions have arisen about the stunt&#8217;s alleged purpose: to legalize cockfighting in the state.
Several media outlets reported on the figure waving to morning commuters and passing out flyers ... Read : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/questions-emerge-over-west-virginia-association-to-legalize-cockfighting-in-state-215528/">Questions emerge over West Virginia association to legalize cockfighting in state</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Mining officials say new stream buffer rule for surface mine waste should be ready by 2011</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:26:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tim Huber</dc:creator>
		
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Mining stream buffer rule could be ready by 2011

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Obama administration says reversing a last-minute Bush-era surface mining regulation criticized as too friendly to coal companies is going to take at least another year.
The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement plans to start the process of replacing the regulation by mid-November .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/mining-officials-say-new-stream-buffer-rule-for-surface-mine-waste-should-be-ready-by-2011-215434/">here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Allegheny Power invests $156M in infrastructure improvements, other projects in W.Va.</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:31:43 +0000</pubDate>
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Allegheny Power invests $156M in W.Va. projects

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Allegheny Power says it has invested $156 million in infrastructure improvements and other projects in West Virginia over the past two years.
The projects include $71 million to install new service or expand existing service and $51 million for transmission line and substation projects.
Allegheny Power said Monday ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/allegheny-power-invests-156m-in-infrastructure-improvements-other-projects-in-wva-215296/">Read : Allegheny Power invests $156M in infrastructure improvements, other projects in W.Va.</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Charleston launching &#8216;South of Broad&#8217; tour after Conroy book</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:39:31 +0000</pubDate>
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&#8216;South of Broad&#8217; Charleston tour after Conroy book

CHARLESTON, S.C. — A new walking tour is being offered in Charleston based on places featured in the new Pat Conroy best-seller &#8220;South of Broad.&#8221;
The two-hour tour is available Tuesday-Saturday, departing from the lobby of the Mills House Hotel at 115 Meeting St., and ending outside the Gibbes .... Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/charleston-launching-south-of-broad-tour-after-conroy-book-215160/">Charleston launching &#8216;South of Broad&#8217; tour after Conroy book</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>W.Va. stimulus spending credited for more than 2,400 jobs, many in education and road work</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:10:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lawrence Messina</dc:creator>
		
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W.Va. stimulus spending credited for 2,400 jobs

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — More than 2,400 jobs have been saved or created in West Virginia because of federal stimulus funding, according to those who have been spending the money.
Federal officials have reviewed hundreds of reports filed earlier this month by stimulus beneficiaries. They include state and local government agencies ... Original article on  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/wva-stimulus-spending-credited-for-more-than-2400-jobs-many-in-education-and-road-work-215050/">W.Va. stimulus spending credited for more than 2,400 jobs, many in education and road work</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Coal producer Consol cited for training violation stemming from 2008 drowning</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:42:18 +0000</pubDate>
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Consol cited for training violation in 2008 death

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Federal investigators say they can&#8217;t determine how a foreman for coal producer Consol Energy fell into the Ohio River in northern West Virginia and drowned late last year.
The U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration says a lack of conclusive evidence made it impossible to figure ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/coal-producer-consol-cited-for-training-violation-stemming-from-2008-drowning-214964/" title="Coal producer Consol cited for training violation stemming from 2008 drowning">Read more &raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Massey Energy settles class-action age discrimination suit with union miners for $8.75M</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:26:33 +0000</pubDate>
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Massey settles age discrimination suit for $8.75M

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — More than 200 miners who were not rehired after Massey Energy Co. bought a bankrupt West Virginia mine have settled an age discrimination lawsuit against the Richmond, Va.-based coal producer for $8.75 million.
Fayette County Circuit Judge Paul Blake Jr. approved the settlement Friday. It covers 229 ... Original source on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/massey-energy-settles-class-action-age-discrimination-suit-with-union-miners-for-875m-212986/">Massey Energy settles class-action age discrimination suit with union miners for $8.75M</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Report: Slot machines are biggest temptation for problem gamblers in West Virginia</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:24:59 +0000</pubDate>
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West Virginia releases data on problem gamblers

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Newly released data say that slot machines are the biggest source of trouble for problem gamblers in West Virginia.
The Problem Gamblers Help Network of West Virginia has logged calls from more than 8,000 people to its 1-800-GAMBLER hotline since 2000.
Of those callers, more than 5,100 reported  [..] <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/report-slot-machines-are-biggest-temptation-for-problem-gamblers-in-west-virginia-212785/">Read the original article: here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>EPA tells AEP to conduct tests to determine if W.Va. coal-ash impoundment is safe</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:55:13 +0000</pubDate>
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EPA requires AEP to test W.Va. coal-ash site

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said Thursday it is requiring American Electric Power to conduct safety tests on waste impoundments at a West Virginia coal-burning plant to ensure their structural stability.
Although the impoundments at the Philip Sporn plant aren&#8217;t considered an immediate failure risk, EPA ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/epa-tells-aep-to-conduct-tests-to-determine-if-wva-coal-ash-impoundment-is-safe-212650/" title="EPA tells AEP to conduct tests to determine if W.Va. coal-ash impoundment is safe">>>></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Coal producer Massey Energy settles class-action age discrimination suit with union miners</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:11:44 +0000</pubDate>
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Massey settles age discrimination suit
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Hundreds of miners who were not rehired after Massey Energy bought a West Virginia mine have settled an age discrimination lawsuit against the Richmond, Va.-based coal producer.

A hearing to approve the deal is scheduled for Friday before Fayette County Circuit Court Judge Paul Blake Jr.
Massey says in a ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/coal-producer-massey-energy-settles-class-action-age-discrimination-suit-with-union-miners-212589/" title="Coal producer Massey Energy settles class-action age discrimination suit with union miners">>>></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>International Coal Group blames Allegheny Energy for West Virginia mine closure</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:06:49 +0000</pubDate>
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ICG blames Allegheny for W.Va. mine closure

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — International Coal Group has taken the unusual step of publicly blaming a customer for forcing the shutdown of a mine.
Chief executive Ben Hatfield told analysts Thursday that electric utility Allegheny Energy&#8217;s decision to delay deliveries in the third quarter idled ICG&#8217;s Sycamore mine in Harrison County.
Greenburg, .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/international-coal-group-blames-allegheny-energy-for-west-virginia-mine-closure-212584/">Read the original article &nbsp;: International Coal Group blames Allegheny Energy for West Virginia mine closure</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>W.Va. PSC staff: 3-state power application should be delayed because project incomplete</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:14:43 +0000</pubDate>
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W.Va. PSC staff seeks halt 3-state power line

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A West Virginia Public Service Commission lawyer moved Wednesday to dismiss an application on a proposed multistate power line saying the project is incomplete and data supporting the venture is outdated.
John Auville noted the proposed 765-kilovolt Potomac-Appalachian Transmission Highline, or PATH, would have a starting ... Read : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/wva-psc-staff-3-state-power-application-should-be-delayed-because-project-incomplete-211249/">W.Va. PSC staff: 3-state power application should be delayed because project incomplete</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Coal producer ICG says profit doubled in Q3</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:56:51 +0000</pubDate>
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Coal producer ICG says profit doubled in Q3

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — International Coal Group said Wednesday it&#8217;s seeing signs that increasing steel production is upping demand for metallurgical coal, but is crediting other factors for more than doubling its third-quarter profit.
ICG said it earned $18.7 million, or 12 cents per share, in the period, compared with .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/coal-producer-icg-says-profit-doubled-in-q3-210267/">Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Coal producer ICG says profit doubled in Q3</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Massey wins bankruptcy court auction for 15M tons of W.Va. coal reserves</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:43:56 +0000</pubDate>
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Massey wins auction for 15M tons of reserves

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Massey Energy says it&#8217;s won a bankruptcy auction for 15 million tons of northern West Virginia coal reserves.
Spokesman Jeff Gillenwater says Massey is buying the Barbour County reserves from bankrupt Kentucky-based operator Appalachian Fuels. Gillenwater says the deal still needs court approval.
The acquisition would be .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/massey-wins-bankruptcy-court-auction-for-15m-tons-of-wva-coal-reserves-210163/">Source article &nbsp;: Massey wins bankruptcy court auction for 15M tons of W.Va. coal reserves</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Massey reports lower coking coal shipments despite overall rebound in steelmakers&#8217; demand</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:54:05 +0000</pubDate>
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Massey reports lower shipments of coking coal

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Mine operator Massey Energy Co. said Tuesday that coking coal made up less of its third-quarter shipments despite rebounding demand from steelmakers.
Coking or metallurgical coal accounted for 22 percent of shipments during the period, down from 24 percent in third-quarter 2008, Massey said. Revenue per ton .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/massey-reports-lower-coking-coal-shipments-despite-overall-rebound-in-steelmakers-demand-209034/">Original source &nbsp;: Massey reports lower coking coal shipments despite overall rebound in steelmakers&#8217; demand</a>.]]></description>
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W.Va. intends to issue coal-to-gas plant permit

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection is seeking comment on its preliminary decision to issue an air pollution permit for a planned coal-to-gasoline plant in the southern coalfields.
New York-based TransGas Development LLC announced in December it planned to build the plant in Mingo County near .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/wva-environmental-protection-agency-intends-to-ok-coal-to-gas-plant-air-pollution-permit-208864/">Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: W.Va. environmental protection agency intends to OK coal-to-gas plant air pollution permit</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>4 defendants plead guilty in federal case against Pagans Motorcycle Club in West Virginia</title>
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4 in Pagans Motorcycle Club case plead guilty

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Four men associated with the Pagans Motorcycle Club have agreed to testify against others charged in a 44-count federal racketeering indictment.
The four pleaded guilty Tuesday in Charleston. Plea deals require them to testify against co-defendants and, in two cases, reduced charges.
Entering pleas were 30-year-old Eric .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/4-defendants-plead-guilty-in-federal-case-against-pagans-motorcycle-club-in-west-virginia-208806/">4 defendants plead guilty in federal case against Pagans Motorcycle Club in West Virginia</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Patriot Coal 3rd-qtr profit down 26 percent but shares rally as shipments rise sequentially</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:52:40 +0000</pubDate>
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Patriot Coal 3Q profit declines 26 percent

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Patriot Coal Corp. said Tuesday it&#8217;s the latest U.S. producer to benefit from resurgent demand for metallurgical coal, sending its shares sharply higher.
The St. Louis company said metallurgical coal shipments jumped 50 percent between the second and third quarters to 1.5 million tons. Patriot said customers ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/patriot-coal-3rd-qtr-profit-down-26-percent-but-shares-rally-as-shipments-rise-sequentially-208629/">Read : Patriot Coal 3rd-qtr profit down 26 percent but shares rally as shipments rise sequentially</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>4 charged in Pagans Motorcycle Club case scheduled to enter guilty pleas</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:39:04 +0000</pubDate>
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4 charged in Pagans case set to plead guilty

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Four of the 55 men named in a federal racketeering indictment aimed at the Pagans Motorcycle Club are due to enter the first guilty pleas in the case.
The four low-level defendants are to appear before U.S. District Judge Thomas Johnston on Tuesday in Charleston. .... Source article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/4-charged-in-pagans-motorcycle-club-case-scheduled-to-enter-guilty-pleas-208179/">4 charged in Pagans Motorcycle Club case scheduled to enter guilty pleas</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Coal earnings should signal strength of Chinese steel business</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:57:33 +0000</pubDate>
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Coal earnings to gauge strength of steel recovery

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Earnings reports from a string of U.S. coal producers starting this week should provide another gauge on the strength of the rebounding manufacturing economy.
While Massey Energy Co., International Coal Group and others are expected to report overall lackluster third-quarter numbers, the spotlight will be on .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/coal-earnings-should-signal-strength-of-chinese-steel-business-207631/">Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Coal earnings should signal strength of Chinese steel business</a>.]]></description>
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