Mining suppliers say business is booming in coal sector
Charleston AP report notes a surge in mining equipment and supplies demand as coal prices rise to 50 dollars a ton, up from 24 in 1997, with national production up 3.6 percent last year and West Virginia output climbing. Logan Corp and J H Fletcher expand operations amid longer hours and planned growth, while miners increase overtime to meet orders.
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Logan Corp
Terry Harrison
Harrison
California
Bush
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Charleston Gazette
Randy Click
Click
Kentucky
Clinton Curry
South Charleston
Arch Coal
A.T. Massey
Curry
Bureau of Employment Programs
Sam Duncan
J.H. Fletcher
Huntington
West Virginia Economic Development Authority
Duncan
Gary Cline
Calm 16-year-old shields children in Poquoson killing
In Poquoson Virginia a 16-year-old girl kept her cool to shield two children as their stepfather John Howie a retired Norfolk policeman armed with a rifle waited to kill their mother Terri Moore Howie and Christopher Hawley. Howie was charged with two counts of capital murder. Terri Howie died after being wounded at her home and Hawley died at the scene. Howie is jailed without bail amid a police tape confession. The teen helped protect the kids and dialed 911 during the incident.
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Terri Moore Howie
Christopher Hawley
Howie
John Howie
Norfolk
Daily Press
Newport News
Terri Howie
Poquoson Dance Academy
Hawley
York High School
Chris
C.W. Buffington III
Riverside Regional Medical Center
Buffington
John
Jack
Virginia Peninsula
Gregg Moore
Comair pilots ratify five year contract and plan return
After ratifying a five year deal by a 733 to 408 vote, Comair pilots prepare to return to work with a public relations push. The carrier plans to resume service with 10 planes on July 2 across 26 cities as 1,200 pilots and 1,300 nonpilot employees are recalled.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Air Line Pilots Association
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Canada
Mexico
Bahamas
Yeager
Charleston
W.va
Energy drinks win fans at bars over gyms
In Atlanta, new energy drinks target marathon partiers rather than athletes. Brands like Red Bull and Adrenaline Rush surge in bars, touted for a quick energy buzz amid a culture of nightlife. Bartenders note high demand, with Red Bull and vodkas among the top sellers.
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Adrenaline Rush
Jones
Max Rodriguez
the Edge Co
Brazil
Brent Isbell
Anniston
Ala
Cosmopolitan
Chris Bates
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