New River Gorge National Park Wins Coveted Travel Ranking
The New River Gorge National Park and Preserve has been listed as the nation's top underrated travel destination by U.S. News and World Report.
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Senate Education Takes Serious Look At Student Athlete Transfer Rule
The Senate Education Committee heard testimony about the real-world effects of the transfer rule on school athletics necessitating changes to mercy rules and damaging community relations.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHouse Moves To Undo Its Own Athlete Transfer Rule
House Bill 4425 repeals a bill the House passed just three years ago to allow students to transfer schools without losing eligibility to play sports.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAfter Tragedy, A Renewed Focus On Student-Athlete Safety
The Marion County Initiative is bringing together athletes and coaches with neurologists and equipment manufacturers to reduce sports-related head trauma in football and beyond.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsGambling Among Young People A Rising Concern
Despite a drop, the issue of student-athlete harassment by bettors has become more prevalent in recent years with the rise of online gambling. So has the prevalence of problem gambling among younger bettors.
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‘Vigilant On The Sidelines’: KCHD Discusses Head Injuries In Youth Sports
After recent youth football deaths nationwide, including that of a ...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSpecial Education Staffing, School Athletics Discussed In Education Committees
The House Education Committee moved to address a critical shortage of special education staff, while the Senate Education Committee took a rarely seen action in their meeting.
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