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BSU removes Martin, names Cathy Deeb ‘Acting President’
The Bluefield State University Board of Governors voted to withdraw Dr. Darrin Martin’s contract extension over severe financial and operational concerns.
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Centering Black stories and life in all their manifestations
Black By God is a community-led news organization that aims to provide a more nuanced portrayal of the Black Experience in West Virginia and Appalachia. Our name is a riff on the colloquial phrase West ‘by God’ Virginia that claims a unique place in central Appalachia.
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WV Schools superintendent backs Kanawha County protocol for special education and Hope Scholarship
WV State Superintendent Michele Blatt defended Kanawha County’s special education re-entry protocol while working to revise parent notification letters.
How the Potter Family Is Growing Junior Golf in West Virginia
The Potter family honors the legacy of Maddox ‘Mad Dog’ Potter by directing the Under Armour Junior Tour and funding pediatric cancer research in WV.
From West Virginia to Los Angeles, Myles T. Blends Golf, Fashion and Music
Creative producer Myles T. blends West Virginia roots, music placements, and streetwear in a Malbon Golf fashion shoot for BBG Sports’ National Golf Month series.