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Mountain State Destinations: Matewan
WVNS Bluefield via Yahoo News· 3 months agoMATEWAN, WV (WVNS) — Many locations in West Virginia are filled with historical significance around every country road. However, some have a darker,...
Former Wilmington resident's latest book chronicles 'Rednecks' in West Virginia
Star News via Yahoo News· 3 weeks agoFormer Wilmington resident Taylor Brown takes the long view of things. His first novel, "Fallen...
West Virginia state trooper shot and killed, suspect in custody: Authorities
ABC News via Yahoo News· 1 year agoA 29-year-old man accused of fatally shooting a West Virginia state trooper is in police custody,...
John Sayles Looks Back on the Making of ‘Lone Star’
Indiewire via Yahoo News· 5 months agoJohn Sayles has made a career out of writing and directing some of the finest ensemble films of all time, movies like “Matewan,” “Eight Men Out,” and...
15 Must-Watch Movies About Strikes and Unionizing, From ‘Newsies’ to ‘Norma Rae’ (Photos)
The Wrap via Yahoo News· 11 months agoAnd who could forget how Danny Ocean's crew incited a strike while undercover in "Ocean's Thirteen"?...
The Masterful Western That Helped Make Matthew McConaughey a Star
Slate via Yahoo News· 5 months agoIn his long career as an independent writer-director, John Sayles has never had a success like...
Lawmakers speak about death of Trooper Cory Maynard
Bluefield Daily Telegraph, W.Va. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoJun. 6—West Virginia lawmakers shared their thoughts and condolences while flags have been flown at half mast in memory of Sgt. C.S. Maynard of the West Virginia State Police, who was shot and ...
Oscar winner Chris Cooper talks movies, past and future
Portland Press Herald, Maine via Yahoo News· 1 month agoMay 6—Chris Cooper's long acting career began with his role as a union organizer in the 1987 film "Matewan" about a deadly West Virginia coal miner's strike in 1920. The Kansas City, Missouri ...
Class A No. 1 Warriors fall at No. 2 Mingo Central
The Register-Herald, Beckley, W.Va. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoJan. 11—MATEWAN — Class AA No. 2 Mingo Central trailed by two to start the fourth quarter and came back for a 37-36 win over No. 1 Wyoming East on Wednesday. The Warriors (8-2) had defeated ...
‘Home Alone,’ ‘Terminator 2,’ ’12 Years a Slave’ Among 25 Titles Joining National Film Registry
Variety via Yahoo News· 6 months agoThe Library of Congress announced the 25 features joining the National Film Registry for 2023, with...