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Bremerton: Praying in School Returns with Football Coach Joe Kennedy. In Bremerton, Washington, Joseph Kennedy, a high school football coach, filed a lawsuit against Washington state's Bremerton School District following a request that the coach ceases his kneeling, after-game prayers located mid-field. Kennedy's continued refusal to stop his after-game prayer led to his suspension. [i]

West Virginia provides year-round outdoor and indoor adventure opportunities. Whether you're looking for an adrenaline-pumping adventure or a relaxing weekend getaway, there's something for everyone. And the following are three reasons why you should consider visiting West Virginia.

If you are looking for a taste of Americana, there is no better place to visit than the small towns of West Virginia. The quaint main streets lined with shops and restaurants of these charming communities offer a glimpse into the past.

Earlier this month, the Wheeling City council voted 4-3 to ban on the dangerous, discredited, pseudoscientific practice of conversion therapy in minors. The ordinance’s passage makes Wheeling the third West Virginia city to ban conversion therapy in minors, after Charleston’s ban in August 2021 and Morgantown’s ban in October 2021.

West Virginia is renowned for its natural beauty, and it offers a wealth of opportunities for outdoor recreation. In the winter, visitors can enjoy skiing and snowboarding at one of the many resorts in the state. In the spring and summer, there are countless hiking and camping destinations, as well as opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and whitewater rafting. And in the fall, the state's forests come alive with color, making it a popular destination for leaf-peeping. No matter what time of year it is, West Virginia is an outdoor lover's paradise.

On February 23, 2022, at around 8:30 p.m., 34-year-old Grace Allison Smith borrowed $20 for gas, got into her car, and left her mother’s home in Gallipolis Ferry, West Virginia. It was the last time anyone would see her. When her mother tried to contact her a few hours later, at around 11:30 p.m., there was no answer. Despite attempting to reach her many times during the course of the next 24 hours, her mother failed to get an answer to her calls or texts.

On Friday, April 8, West Virginia angler Cody Carver landed a 61-plus-inch blue catfish in West Virginia’s Kanawha River that bests the current state-record fish by 2 pounds. The record fish weighed 61.28 pounds and eclipsed the previous state record of 59.74 pounds held by Mark Blauvelt.

Disclaimer:The following information was gathered from OpenTable and is for 2022. It is for educational purposes. If you're looking for a great night out and want to eat somewhere nice, you might want to add the following restaurants to your list if you live in West Virginia.

Last week, some Kanawha County students climbed aboard a school bus unlike any they had seen before. The front of the bus was flush with the windshield, the floor did not rumble beneath their feet, and the entire ride was powered by a single battery.

With cold temperatures settling in and the Covid-19 best practices changing often, residents of Charleston, WV wouldn’t be remiss to feel trapped in their homes. However, with the appropriate clothing and shoes, there are still plenty of fun outdoor activities to partake in.

Grab your harmonica, tune your electric guitar, and start your vocal warm-ups, because the city of Charleston, West Virginia is looking for musical acts to fill their staple summer concert series.