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September 11, 2012 News & Features » Cover Story

Massey's Tragic Legacy 

One of the country's most notorious symbols of Big Coal started right here in Richmond. Exploring the roots of Massey Energy with an exclusive excerpt from the new book "Thunder on the Mountain."

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For years, the name "Massey" has connoted philanthropy and good deeds in Richmond. But Appalachian coal, the source of the family's wealth, has a sinister history. What evolved into Massey Energy — a firm run by the notorious corporate executive Donald…

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