Remember The Miners

02/17/2021

Just one of the exceptional items included in the LIVE Virtual Fish Fry Auction on Feb. 26! Swipe right to see
more of this bike being donated by Triple-S and remember, guests will have access to both the LIVE and silent
auctions! Register today: https://www.bobhugginsfishfry.com.

02/12/2021

This year’s Virtual Fish Fry features a star-studded lineup, including none other than Dave Portnoy of Barstool
Sports! Swipe right to check out a few of the other BIG NAMES joining Coach Huggins on Feb. 26th. You will
NOT want to miss this commentary! Register: https://www.bobhugginsfishfry.com.

02/03/2021

Moments after a cave in... Provide by Jeremy Buskirk

02/02/2021

Don’t miss Bob Huggins’ Virtual Fish Fry, Feb. 26th! Help raise much needed funds for Remember the Miners and the Norma Mae Huggins Endowment at the WVU Cancer Institute. Enjoy an entertaining evening. Complete with a star-studded guest lineup including Dave Portnoy, Fran Fraschilla, Da’Sean butler and others! Register/Donate: https://www.bobhugginsfishfry.com.

PRESENTED VIRTUALLY BY LITTLE GENERAL STORES TO BENEFIT 2021 BOB HUGGINS VIRTUAL FISH FRY CAN’T ATTEND THIS YEAR? DONATE NOW The annual Bob Huggins Fish Fry supports both the Norma Mae Huggins Endowment at the WVU Cancer Institute and Remember the Miners’ flagship scholars program. Each year, ne...

05/16/2019

Miners sitting in a mantrip waiting to enter a mine - Pocahontas Mine, West Virginia.

05/09/2019

A coal miner with a canary.
Miners used to carry caged canaries underground during their shift. Canaries were regularly used for early detection of any methane or carbon monoxide. Signs of distress from the bird would indicate that gas level conditions were unsafe for miners.
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04/25/2019

Two miners embrace after being rescued from a collapsed mine in 2006.
Photo Credit: Alexander Khudotioply / Reuters

04/05/2019

Nine years ago today, 29 coal miners lost their lives in the Upper Big Branch mine disaster. May we always remember the lives and legacy of the loved ones lost on April 5, 2010.

02/21/2019

West Virginia coal miners photographed in 1946.
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02/14/2019

We love our coal miners! Don't forget to show your appreciation for a hard working coal miner today.
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B. Anthony Stewart
Coal Mining Couple, Holden, West Virginia, 1938
National Geographic Archive
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