Good news out of the Appalachian coalfields: in Wyoming County, West Virginia, a brand-new met coal mine has started producing, with crews on the job and more hiring underway. That's the coal that makes steel — and proof American coal is gearing up. #FriendsOfCoal #MetCoal

Last week Friends of Coal sponsored a STEM field trip for Belfry Middle School — grades 5–8 — to Portal 31, the exhibition coal mine in Lynch. #FriendsOfCoal #KYCoal

This Memorial Day, Friends of Coal honors the men and women who served our country. We remember them with gratitude and pride. If your family has someone who served, share their name below. #FriendsOfCoal #MemorialDay

This Memorial Day, Kentucky's coal counties remember the men and women who served and didn't come home. Breathitt County was the only U.S. county to fill its WWI quota entirely with volunteers — a tradition that runs through every coalfield hollow. #FriendsOfCoal #MemorialDay

Every American-made beam and bridge starts somewhere. A lot of it starts with a miner in Eastern Kentucky. Four generations in, we’re still doing the work. #FriendsOfCoal #KYCoal #CoalCountry #EasternKY

Spring in Kentucky’s coalfields just hits different. Redbuds on the ridges. Dogwoods in the hollers. Storms rolling over the mountains at sundown. Through it all, the lights stay on. Send us a photo from where you are — we’d love to see it. #FriendsOfCoal #CoalPowersKY #EasternKY

Earth Day in coal country means reclamation. $280M in AMLER funding since 2016 has turned former mine lands into ball fields, industrial parks, trails, and community water projects across Kentucky. #FriendsOfCoal #EarthDay

Pikeville Hillbilly Days is back. It’s the biggest festival in Eastern Kentucky, and Friends of Coal is proud to be part of it. See you there. #FriendsOfCoal #HillbillyDays #Pikeville #EasternKY #CoalCountry

Western Kentucky coalfields led the state in Q4 2025 with an 8% production gain. Rising natural gas prices put coal back in a competitive position. Coal country is working. #FriendsOfCoal #KYCoal

The AI revolution runs on electricity -- and U.S. coal generation jumped 13% from January - September 2025 to help meet it. Baseload power makes the future possible. #FriendsOfCoal

Kentucky coal production rose 2.3% in Q4 2025. Coal powers 67% of KY’s electricity. #KYCoal #FriendsOfCoal

U.S. coal production hit a multi-week high — 11.3M short tons, up 8.7% w/w per EIA. Coal shows up when the grid needs it most. #CoalProduction #FriendsOfCoal

For the first time, Western KY’s coalfield counties are eligible for AMLER funding — a decade of turning mine sites into opportunity, now heading west. #KYCoal #FriendsOfCoal

Join us at Brothers Wright Distilling Co. this Saturday, March 14th at 8 PM, for live music from Huck Brown. Come enjoy a great night of live music, good food, and your favorite drinks right here at the distillery. Bring some friends, grab a seat, and spend your Saturday night with us in downtown Pikeville. #BrothersWright #BrothersWrightDistillingCo #LiveMusic #HuckBrown #PikevilleKY #DowntownPikeville #DrinkLocal #KentuckyBourbon #SupportLocal #SaturdayNightMusic #BWDC #bourbon #kentuckybourbon #friendsofcoal #brotherswright

It’s game day at the distillery. Join us today starting at 12:30 as we’ll have the basketball games on so you can catch the action while enjoying great food, drinks, and a good time with friends. Grab a seat, order your favorite pour, and settle in for the afternoon. #BrothersWright #GameDay #CollegeBasketball #PikevilleKY #EasternKentucky #DrinkLocal #BWDC #bourbon #kentuckybourbon #friendsofcoal #brotherswright

Concert nights in town should start at the distillery. Come on down, grab some great food and drinks, and kick your night off right. Our very own Noah Wolford will be on stage to get the evening started with live music, good vibes, and the perfect pre-show atmosphere. Make us your first stop before the show. Please drink responsibly and plan for a safe ride home. #BrothersWrightDistillingCo #PikevilleKY #LiveMusicAppalachia #ConcertNight #StartYourNightRight #EatLocalDrinkLocal #KentuckyBourbon #CoalMineAged #AppalachianNights #DowntownPikeville #SupportLocalMusic #LiveAtTheDistillery #BWDC #bourbon #kentuckybourbon #brotherswright #friendsofcoal

LIVE MUSIC AT THE DISTILLERY Live music takes over the distillery tonight, January 29th at 8 PM, with the Zach Griffith Band on stage. Come out for great music, good food, and drinks in a fun, lively atmosphere. Bring your friends, come early, and make it a night to remember at Brothers Wright. Please drink responsibly. #LiveMusic #ZachGriffithBand #BrothersWright #DistilleryNights #PikevilleKY #DowntownPikeville #LiveMusicTonight #NightOut #BWDC #bourbon #kentuckybourbon #friendsofcoal #brotherswright

It’s exciting how well Kentucky is represented on the National Coal Council. 🇺🇸 Having Kentucky leaders at the table ensures that our communities—from the river counties to the mountains—have a voice in Washington. #KYCoal #FriendsOfCoal #CoalStrong #KentuckyProud

A "Just Transition" means keeping the heat on. Coal provides the dispatchable safety net families need during winter storms. We support reliability. ⚡ coloradosun.com/2025/12/23/j… #FriendsOfCoal

According to the old "First Footing" tradition, bringing a piece of coal into the house on New Year's guarantees warmth and luck for the year. We are proud to keep that tradition alive by powering Kentucky through 2026. Happy New Year! 🎆 #FriendsOfCoal