The stories of Mingo County, WV
8 narrated audio stories from across Mingo County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Matewan Historic District
Where Coal Commerce Turned Into Conflict
How Matewan’s downtown made the Mine Wars painfully local
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When Matewan Turned a Housing Fight Into Labor History
A downtown shootout that changed the West Virginia mine wars.
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Sid Hatfield and the Spark After Matewan
How a young police chief became a labor hero and a martyr in the coalfields.
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Sid Hatfield and the Badge in Matewan
How a small-town police chief became a union symbol
Tug Fork
The River That Built the Valley, Then Tested It
How the Tug Fork shaped towns, coal traffic, and flood disaster in Mingo County.
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Where the River Drew the Line
How a winding river became both border and lifeline in Mingo County.
Matewan Historic District
Where Matewan Still Holds the Gunfight
A preserved downtown where a labor struggle turned deadly.
downtown Matewan
Gunfire on Mate Street
A town standoff that helped ignite the Mine Wars.
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