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Former football coach addresses Moundsville event
By JOSELYN KING
MOUNDSVILLE - Former West Virginia University head football coach Don Nehlen thinks those in Washington who regulate coal need to come to West Virginia and get to know the industry better.
He also believes the key to the industry's survival is voting out President Barack Obama in 2012.
Nehlen - who now serves as spokesman for the "Friends of Coal" organization - was among those speaking during the "Rally in the Valley for Coal" Thursday night at Riverfront Park in Moundsville.
It was noted during the rally that the U.S. coal industry is actually booming, as producers are exporting much of their product to foreign countries that continue to use coal.
"It makes no sense," Nehlen told the crowd. "Everybody wants our coal. We're one of the few countries where our natural resources are a liability, and that's ridiculous.
"I'm just a football coach, I don't know how to turn things around," he continued. "But I can vote that guy (President Barack Obama) out of the White House. That's a start."
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CHARLESTON -- More than 500 Marshall University fans packed the Embassy Suites Grand Ball Room Wednesday evening, joining with coaches and friends to participate in the 13th Annual “Paint The Capital City Green” event sponsored by Friends of Coal.
Hailed as the largest indoor pep rally for Thundering Herd alumni, fans and friends, the event is co-hosted by the Big Green Scholarship Foundation, The Marshall University Alumni Association , the Greater Kanawha Valley Alumni Association and the Charleston Quarterback Club.
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Remember The Miners, a non-profit organization dedicated to honoring coal miners and their legacy through public awareness campaigns and charitable contributions, is excited to announce Alpha Natural Resources as a presenting sponsor during IRWIN Tools Night at Bristol MotorSpeedway on August 27th.
Remember The Miners partnered with Bristol MotorSpeedway to offer a special hospitality ticket package, including live music, a meet and greet with stars of Spike TV’S COAL, and commemorative memorabilia. Musical talent at IRWIN Tools Night will include Southern-Rockers Neal Spears and Unit 31, and acclaimed singer/songwriter Reagan Boggs with The Coal Men. Reagan Boggs is also an Alpha employee, making this partnership even more meaningful.
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PRWeb – Wed, Aug 17, 2011
A story about life in a small, humble West Virginia town dictated by the Coal Mines now becomes the Broadway bound 'Rocket Boys The Musical.' Author and West Virginia's native son, Homer Hickam, and the Broadway veterans participate in Opening Weekend, August 26, 2011.
Washington, DC August 16, 2011
The 1260-seat Theatre West Virginia welcomes 'Rocket Boys The Musical' for a huge and highly-anticipated run August 26 thru September 4, 2011!
West Virginia's original "rocket boy" son and best-selling author Homer Hickam returns to his home state with the musical's creative team for a full-scale production. Homer Hickam and the Broadway veterans will actively participate in the opening Weekend.
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A story about life in a small, humble West Virginia town dictated by the Coal Mines now becomes the Broadway bound 'Rocket Boys The Musical.' Author and West Virginia's native son, Homer Hickam, and the Broadway veterans participate in Opening Weekend, August 26, 2011
It all started as a short story in 'Air and Space Magazine' and is now headed for Broadway.
Washington, DC (PRWEB) August 16, 2011
The 1260-seat Theatre West Virginia welcomes 'Rocket Boys The Musical' for a huge and highly-anticipated run August 26 thru September 4, 2011!
West Virginia's original "rocket boy" son and best-selling author Homer Hickam returns to his home state with the musical's creative team for a full-scale production. Homer Hickam and the Broadway veterans will actively participate in the opening Weekend.
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