Redevelopment Chief Calls for More Diversification
Mingo County needs to diversify its economy and at the same time continue to work with the coal industry, according to Leasha Johnson, executive director of the Mingo County Redevelopment Authority, or MCRA. She was the featured speaker Thursday at the Tug Valley Chamber of Commerce luncheon, which was held at Starter's Restaurant. Johnson said the coal industry took a hit during the Obama administration, but recently the coal business has picked up. However, the region still
