U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) issued the following statement about the second anniversary of the Upper Big Branch tragedy:
"It seems like only yesterday that this terrible tragedy took the lives of 29 of our beloved miners and changed their families' lives forever. Not a day goes by that I don't think about that awful moment - and the fact that it could have been prevented. I want to assure those families, the people of our state and this country that we will never forget and we will continue to fight every day to make safety our top priority. All the miners across the country who kiss their families goodbye before leaving for a shift should know that they will return home again safely.
"I will continue to work with all my colleagues from both sides of the aisle to continue to make the needed safety changes to prevent a tragedy like this from ever taking place again. By bringing the responsible parties to justice, we can't bring our loved ones back, but hopefully we will prevent another tragedy like this from ever taking place."
Friday, July 27 2012 12:04 PM EDT2012-07-27 16:04:15 GMT
The granite slabs that will become the UBB Memorial in Whitesville received a police escort to their final location.The slabs were loaded up on flatbed trailers at Beckley Crane on Tuesday, July 17 at
The granite slabs that will become the UBB Memorial in Whitesville received a police escort to their final location.
Friday, July 27 2012 12:05 PM EDT2012-07-27 16:05:37 GMT
Construction on the memorial in Whitesville to honor the miners killed at UBB, is moving ahead. WVNS 59 News wanted to share a couple of photos from the UBB Memorial Facebook page. In a photo album updated
Construction on the memorial in Whitesville to honor the miners killed at UBB, is moving ahead.
WVNS 59 News wanted to share a couple of photos from the UBB Memorial Facebook page.
Friday, July 27 2012 12:04 PM EDT2012-07-27 16:04:55 GMT
Finishing touches are being made on the Upper Big Branch Miners Memorial plaza in Whitesville. Workers are preparing for the delivery of plants and trees. Work on the parking area and grading the site
Finishing touches are being made on the Upper Big Branch Miners Memorial plaza in Whitesville. Workers are preparing for the delivery of plants and trees. Work on the parking area and grading the site
Two more donations came in Friday for the Upper Big Branch Mine memorial plaza to be located in Whitesville. Belo Mine Supply, located in Chattaroy, donated $500 and Strata Products Worldwide, headquartered
Two more donations came in Friday for the Upper Big Branch Mine memorial plaza to be located in Whitesville. Belo Mine Supply, located in Chattaroy, donated $500 and Strata Products Worldwide, headquartered
The Upper Big Branch Miners Memorial received a $10,000 gift from Vossloh Track Material, Incorporated Thursday, according to a news release. The Upper Big Branch Mining Memorial Group said the contribution
The Upper Big Branch Miners Memorial received a $10,000 gift from Vossloh Track Material, Incorporated Thursday, according to a news release. The Upper Big Branch Mining Memorial Group said the contribution
Friday, July 27 2012 11:57 AM EDT2012-07-27 15:57:33 GMT
A memorial to the fallen miners in the Upper Big Branch mining disaster gets another financial boost. Alpha Natural Resources gave a $9,000 donation, Wednesday at Pasquales in Beckley. The money will go
Wednesday's donation fully funds a memorial set to honor the miners in Whitesville.
Friday, July 27 2012 11:57 AM EDT2012-07-27 15:57:00 GMT
Today is the second anniversary of the explosion at the Upper Big Branch mine near Whitesville. The devastating blast killed 29 miners and injured two others on April 5, 2010. A lot has happened since
Much has been done in the last two years to remember those who lost their lives and to hold those responsible for the blast accountable.
Friday, July 27 2012 11:56 AM EDT2012-07-27 15:56:09 GMT
As the second anniversary of the explosion at the Upper Big Branch mine approaches, West Virginia's congressional leaders are weighing on the subject. On Wednesday, April 4 U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall (D-W.Va)
As the second anniversary of the explosion at the Upper Big Branch mine approaches, West Virginia's congressional leaders are weighing on the subject.
Friday, July 27 2012 11:54 AM EDT2012-07-27 15:54:50 GMT
U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) issued the following statement about the second anniversary of the Upper Big Branch tragedy:"It seems like only yesterday that this terrible tragedy took the lives of
As the second anniversary of the explosion at the Upper Big Branch mine approaches, West Virginia's congressional leaders are weighing on the subject.
Friday, July 27 2012 11:52 AM EDT2012-07-27 15:52:53 GMT
The following statements were Senators Joe Manchin and Jay Rockefeller, as well as Congressman Nick Rahall, following their Wednesday meetings with the families of victims of the Upper Big Branch mine
The following statements were Senators Joe Manchin and Jay Rockefeller, as well as Congressman Nick Rahall, following their Wednesday meetings with the families of victims of the Upper Big Branch mine disaster:
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