Early Strip Mining in Wise County
© Jerry F. Couch STRIP MINING OF COAL — It was and still is a debatable part of our Southwest Virginia history. Though strip mining made a great deal of money for some, it also left a legacy of scarred hillsides, polluted water, and sterile land. Fortunately, reclamation efforts have combined with nature’s resiliency, rendering… Read More Early Strip Mining in Wise County