Legislation intends to help coal miners dealing with black lung Ian Price August 31, 2018 1 minute read Bi-partisan legislation addressing black lung disease among coal miners is waiting on President Trump’s signature. It’s a disease that’s had a significant impact on southwest Virginia, as WFIR’s Ian Price reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Changes come to Roanoke TV: more news, more AndyNext: Skins, Panthers close out preseason with losses Related Stories Dick and Dave’s Miracle Day for the Children’s Miracle Network is here Gene Marrano March 6, 2026 0 Radford economy professor analyzes economic impacts of U.S., Israeli strikes in Iran Web Staff March 6, 2026 0 Q99 to host 23rd annual Miracle Day Radiothon for Carilion Children’s Ian Price March 5, 2026 0