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Smartphone Bans In Schools Show Initial Benefits

Schools across West Virginia are starting to restrict access to smartphones in the hopes of directing students’ attention back to the front of the classroom.

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Banning TikTok App From State Issued Cell Phones Underway

West Virginia Sen. Ryan Weld, R-Brooke, sent a letter to Gov. Jim Justice, requesting a ban on downloading the Chinese owned TikTok and WeChat apps to all state issued cell phones, laptops and other devices.

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Government Chris Schulz,

Wheeling Bans Conversion Therapy

Wheeling has banned a discredited therapy aimed at LGBTQ people.

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Are smoking bans working at Marshall and WVU?

With smoking bans at both of the state’s largest higher education institutions in full effect since July 1st, it’s now that students are back on both…

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