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Amanda Barber

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A 150-foot jump and millions of views: ‘America’s Viral Bungee’ is located in West Virginia

Dubbed 'America’s Viral Bungee,' The Great Bungee Company in Harpers Ferry offers a 150-foot drop that turns regional tourism into viral content creation.

How Black Zack’s McDowell County Roots led him to Coal Roads and Content Creation
Glow Night & Big Wins: WV Vibes Creator Awards to Spotlight Rising Talent
From West Virginia to the National Spotlight: Creators on the Rise
He Started With a Facebook Debate. Now Grady Woods Is Telling West Virginia’s Story His Way

He Started With a Facebook Debate. Now Grady Woods Is Telling West Virginia’s Story His Way.

School officials, students stand firm after lawmaker’s claims about ICE protest
Appalachia’s Creative Rise: The Growing Opportunity for Social Media Influencers in West Virginia
Young, Black and Gifted in Policy: Recognition, Reflection, and the Work That Continues

Entering its fourth year, Young, Black, Gifted in Policy has grown into a consistent space for recognizing Black West Virginians engaged in policy, advocacy, and civic life.

Best of the West: 5 Students
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