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Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today announced for the third consecutive year West Virginia exports reached a record level, in 2012. Statistics from the U.S. Department of Commerce show the state’s exports grew from $9 billion in 2011 to $11.3 billion in 2012. West Virginia companies exported to 136 countries in 2012.
“Last year, West Virginia’s exports grew by 25 percent, surpassing the national growth rate of 4.6 percent,” said Gov. Tomblin. “Exports are a valuable contributor to our state’s economic growth and stability. While coal continues to be our traditional strength, our top exports also included manufactured products such as plastics, chemicals, machinery and components for medical, automotive and aerospace applications.”
Read more: Governor Tomblin Announces State Sets Record Export Growth for Third Consecutive Year
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Although coal mining tends to remain a man’s world, there are no gender barriers in the coalfields among people who stand in support of the industry that continues to impact nearly every aspect of life in the region.
Read more: Friends of Coal Ladies Auxiliary Serving the Coalfields
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CHARLESTON – The Association’s new bi-monthly newsletter, “The Portal,” is now available. It is being delivered primarily electronically but hard copies are being distributed to key organizations, businesses and other locations.
To sign up for e-delivery of “The Portal” please contact us at 304.342.4153 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 
304.342.4153 FREE end_of_the_skype_highlighting. We will soon have an electronic subscription widget available on our websites at www.wvcoal.com and www.friendsofcoal.org.
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“Today’s inauguration is a joyous time for our state. It is a celebration of a lifetime of hard work by Gov. Tomblin -- first in the Legislature and now as our state’s chief executive -- in which he has led our state to a sound financial position, balancing our budget even during the worst economic downturn of our lives.
“We salute Gov. Tomblin for his leadership, his foresight and his commitment to the state and its people. And we welcome the opportunity to work with him and with the leadership of the Legislature to assure the future of West Virginia.
“Today is a time for celebration. Tomorrow, the hard work begins. The upcoming Legislative session will be pivotal for the future of our state. We are confident that we have the opportunity to make that future a bright one for our people”
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The Auxiliary has also had some other bad luck, their hard drive was completely erased. They are therefore contacting everyone they know to get e-mail addresses. If you were receiving e-mails from the Auxiliary or you would like to receive e-mails please contact Susan Webb at ladiesauxiliary@
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Ninety families was the total for this year with many mothers and/or fathers who are or have been deployed militarily seeking help for their families. Numerous families in Mercer, Fayette, Webster, Wyoming, Kanawha, and Raleigh are included in this number.
FOC Ladies Auxiliary is a 501- C- 3 Non-Profit Organization - FEIN #27-3379290.
PO Box 1109, Beckley, WV 25802-1109. (304) 252.1457 Ext. 20.
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By The Associated Press
ST. MARYS, W.Va. -- West Virginia regulators are questioning FirstEnergy Corp.'s plan to close three aging coal-fired power plants.
The state Public Service Commission has ordered the company to keep the Albright, Willow Island and Rivesville power stations operable while it reviews the plan.
Akron, Ohio-based FirstEnergy plans to retire the plants by Sept. 1. The company attributes the shutdowns to new federal environmental regulations that are designed to reduce emissions of toxic pollutants from coal- and oil-fired plants.
In its order, the PSC said it wants to review the factors that justify closing the plants, the impact on customers and what options were considered.
FirstEnergy spokesman Mark Durbin told the Parkersburg News and Sentinel that the company is working to answer the PSC's questions.
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We would like to recognize the Friends and Families of Coal group for their efforts with the "Keep the Christmas Lights On" group ... They are showing the true spirit of this holiest of seasons. On their own they have raised more than $25,000 to help unemployed coal miners and their families. Much more is needed to make sure that no coal miner's family faces a Christmas without food, without happiness and feeling alone. If you want to donate time, money, food, toys, please call Roger Horton at 304.687.9407 or email him at onearmrider@yahoo.com. You can also visit the link below.
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