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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The Chemical Spill In Kanawha County And Photographer Perry Bennett, This West Virginia Week
On this West Virginia Week, the air around the site of a chemical leak near Institute is determined safe, the state reaches a settlement with Roblox, and Charleston photographer Perry Bennett represents Team USA in Iceland.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW.Va. Settles With Roblox Over Child Safety Concerns
West Virginia, Alabama and Nevada have reached individual settlements with online gaming platform Roblox to address concerns of child endangerment and exploitation on the platform.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHigh Schoolers Compete, Explore Esports Future At WVU
WVU helped launch a high school esports league in spring 2024 to expand high school access to collegiate esports and aims to connect students with scholarship opportunities across the state and the surrounding region.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsTell Your Story On 'America's Awesome Kids,' Submissions Due By Sept. 3
West Virginia’s children ages 8-10 have the opportunity to “tell their stories” as part of the America’s Awesome Kids project. This is a partnership between West Virginia Public Broadcasting and WGBH in Boston.
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Diversity 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 NewsWVU Students Research Diversity And Accessibility In Esports On This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, video games have been around for decades, but in recent years esports – competitive, multiplayer video games – have exploded in popularity. Reporter Chris Schulz examines their growth.
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