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River View High School teacher and head football coach JimBob Sparks joins NexGen Patriots to discuss education, building meaningful relationships with students, parental involvement, and the challenges facing today’s classrooms. He also shares his vision for the Raiders football program and explains how discipline, accountability, and hard work can prepare young people for success beyond the classroom and the field.

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West Virginia University President Michael T. Benson joins NexGen Patriots for a conversation about the future of higher education, college affordability, artificial intelligence, workforce development, and WVU’s role in shaping West Virginia’s future. He also reflects on his journey to Morgantown and shares how faith, family, mentorship, and service have shaped his leadership.

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AI is beginning to reshape criminal cases, especially through sophisticated fraud and voice impersonation scams. As the technology becomes more convincing, traditional warning signs can be harder to recognize.

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Chasing a vision takes courage, risk, and determination—but having a strong backbone of support can make all the difference. From leaving a secure career to building businesses and investing in real estate, he shares how his wife’s support and partnership helped keep him grounded while pursuing something bigger.

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Sometimes it only takes one person believing in you to change the direction of your life. In this story, a $500 gift from Rolo Taylor toward his college education became more than financial help—it became an investment in his future that left a lasting impact and helped set him on a path toward the success and wealth he has built today.

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What does it mean to serve as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia? A look at the responsibilities of the role, from enforcing federal law and prosecuting federal cases to working with law enforcement and helping protect communities across Southern West Virginia.

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This panel brings together leaders in education, counseling, mentorship, and parenting for an important conversation about raising the next generation. From building character and preparing young people for life beyond graduation to supporting mental health and navigating social media, technology, and AI, the discussion explores how families, schools, and communities can work together to prepare young people for a successful future.

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This panel brings together leaders in prevention, recovery, behavioral health, and public health for an important conversation about some of the challenges facing West Virginia. From preventing substance use and supporting recovery to strengthening behavioral health resources and communities, the discussion explores different perspectives on what it will take to create a healthier future for West Virginia.

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