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Takeouts: Raleigh’s mine culture, listener responses

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RALEIGH TAKEOUT: We take a closer look at the mine blast in Raleigh County, West Virginia, hearing from Chuck Nelson, a former miner, who tells us why mining is so important to the culture of the county. LISTENERS TAKEOUT: Beyond the sadness, condolences and concern our listeners asked another question: should the acquisition of energy […]

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Considering mine safety after W. Va. blast

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Mine safety questions arise following explosion

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