“I work for a reputable mining engineering consultant in the Charleston, WV area. Without the mining of coal I would be working somewhere that probably didn't pay quite as well and my family and I wouldn't have the life that we are afforded now. My grandfather, my uncle, and my brothers-in-laws all made and make a living because of the coal industry here in West Virginia. The industry is a very hard working and dedicated industry with people who make it that way. The coal industry keeps the electricity on and the offspring jobs because of coal mining are extremely valuable tothe are I live in. Without coal, life would take a drastic downturn and so would West Virginia,” - Darrin Reese, Seth, WV
Hillman Racing and Eddie Asbury advanced the Association and the Friends of Coal logos on the #27 truck in Friday night's race in Charlotte. A press release announcing the representation and a picture of the #27 truck is included below. We appreciate Hillman and Eddie bringing national attention to the Association and the Friends of Coal as the race was broadcast on the Speed Channel Friday evening.
The 2013 Friends of Coal Auto Fair is set for July 19-21st at the YMCA Paul Cline Memorial Sports Complex in Beckley, WV. More than 50,000 people from all over the country are expected throughout the weekend to take in the car show, carnival rides, live music, special performance, surprise guests and festival food. Sponsorship opportunities are available and more up-to-date information can be accessed by visiting: www.
In our continuing partnership with the WV Secondary Schools Activities Commission (SSAC) we have the opportunity to present the State Championship and Runners-up trophies to the final two teams and/or individuals in the championship events for each of the three classes (A, AA, AAA) in each sport. The individuals on each team also receive a Friends of Coal plaque to commemorate their and their team's achievements. We encourage our members to participate in these presentations and the remaining events include the following. Several members have already indicated their interest in participating and are noted in parenthesis. Please let Sandi know (304-342-4153) ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) if you or any of your employees would have an interest in participating·
· SOFTBALL (May 22-23) Vienna, Jackson Park
· BASEBALL (May 30-June 1) Charleston, Appalachian Power Park
CONCORD, N.C. – Hillman Racing today announced that the West Virginia Coal Association and the Friends of Coal organization will be the primary marketing partners on the No. 27 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series entry driven by Team 7 Motorsports driver Jeff Agnew at Charlotte Motor Speedway for Friday night’s N.C. Education Lottery 200.
Located in Charleston, W.Va., the West Virginia Coal Association is a trade association representing more than 90 percent of the state's underground and surface coal mine production. Its purpose is to have a unified voice representing the state's coal industry as well as increase emphasis on coal as a reliable energy source to help the nation achieve energy independence.
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The Friends of Coal/Charleston Gazette Relays were held at Laidley Field recently in Charleston. The event featured track and field teams from across the state. It has become a major event in the state’s high school track and field schedule, while also attracting participants from Ohio. Thanks to Pritchard Mining for making sure the Friends of Coal has a named place in this all-star event.
