PRESS RELEASEJanuary 2, 2014 The West Virginia Alleghenies unveiled their new logo and uniforms today during a press conference at Allegheny Field. Lan-quing Li, the owner of the West Virginia franchise, announced the team’s new name during the Winter Meetings in Miami, Florida on December 17.  Li purchased the team on November 5, 2013 and […]

by Patrick Bailey, Charleston GazetteNovember 8, 2013 CHARLESTON, WV – Three days after Lan-quing Li officially took control of the West Virginia Coal Sox, the new owner made his first dramatic impression on the team.  Li fired general manager Jane Pomfret, who had been in the position for one season after succeeding then-owner and general […]

BREAKING NEWS by Patrick Bailey, Charleston Gazette November 5, 2013 CHARLESTON, WV – The West Virginia Coal Sox have a new owner. The sale of the team was announced at an unscheduled press conference this morning at the Coal Sox front offices in Allegheny Field.  Billionaire railroad tycoon Lan-quing Li was introduced to the media. […]