New Bishop Has Existing Connections To W.Va.
Evelio Menjivar-Ayala will serve as the tenth Bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston — which encompasses all of West Virginia — starting in July.
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Kentucky Court Halts New Title IX Rule
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey co-led a six-state coalition in suing the federal Department of Education and Sec. Miguel Cardona, challenging a Title IX rule change.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsMorrisey Asks U.S. Supreme Court To Hear Transgender Athlete Ban
The Supreme Court last year declined to take the case when Morrisey asked.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsDiversity In Online Gaming: Gender, Race And Money
Esports have exploded in popularity as a spectator sport in recent years, but barriers to access, primarily gender discrimination and cost, have kept many from competing in the games they love to watch and play.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAnitra Hamilton Appointed To House Of Delegates
In a Wednesday administration media briefing, Gov. Jim Justice announced he was appointing Anitra Hamilton to represent the 81st District in the West Virginia House of Delegates.
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