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West Virginia Today is a public affairs show produced by television journalism students in the Reed School of Media.
In the first episode of Fall 2025, West Virginia Today explores how new state laws being implemented in communities across the state are affecting everyday life for West Virginians. Stories dig into classroom phone bans and the required display of religious mottos in schools. The episode also covers legislation banning certain artificial food dyes and its impact on families, as well as efforts to address sports safety through concussion prevention and protections for referees. West Virginia Today is a statewide public affairs program produced by television journalism students at West Virginia University.
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Ty McClung | Tuesday, October 07, 2025
High school sports are back in action across West Virginia, and referees are once again taking the field to enforce the rules of the game. But while athletes and fans are gearing up for the season, officials say they’re preparing for something else too: hostility and abuse.
Read More: Referees are taking the field without proposed protections in West Virginia lawSamantha Smith | Tuesday, October 07, 2025
Jenna Maguire, former Student Government Association president at West Liberty University, was elected by her peers in 2023 to represent them on the WLU Board of Governors. She said serving in that role and having a direct vote on issues affecting the university community was both a privilege and a responsibility.
Read More : tudent, faculty and staff BOG members take on new roles – now without a voteRegan Duceman | Tuesday, October 07, 2025
This fall, students across West Virginia are heading back to class under a significant new rule: no more phones during instructional time.
Read More : West Virginia schools enforce new cell phone ban in classroomHannah Heiskell | Tuesday, October 07, 2025
Lawrence Barrio moved his family from Florida to West Virginia earlier this year. In Florida, he obtained a religious exemption for school vaccinations for his children with little difficulty.
Read More : Parents weigh in on potential changes to vaccine exemptions for WV childrenTake a look behind the scenes at the work of our producers and videographers as they support our news team and cover stories in communities across the state.
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