AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoInterstate Safety Push: Gov. Jim Morrisey and Kanawha Delegate Dana Ferrell are calling for a close review of repeated deadly crashes at the I-77/I-64 split in Charleston after multiple vehicles left the elevated roadway, including a Friday night crash that killed four young men. Road Fixes: WVDOH says engineers are working on high-friction surface treatment for elevated sections, expected later this fall, and will coordinate with Charleston police as investigations continue. Juvenile Justice Funding: Morrisey announced $659,570 in federal JJDP Title II grants for 12 West Virginia projects, including mentoring, counseling, and intervention programs. Military Hall of Fame: West Virginia’s new Military Hall of Fame rules are open for public comment through Sept. 11, with the Department of Veterans Assistance set to run the program. Power Line Fight: West Virginians Against Transmission Line Injustice says a PSC delay on the MARL transmission line won’t slow its pushback as hearings loom this fall. Local Health Milestone: Monongalia County WIC surpassed 600 parent screenings for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders across north-central WV. Court Update: Former Fayette County Delegate David Elliott Pritt pleaded not guilty in federal court to child exploitation and witness tampering charges. Community Spotlight: Lenape Valley’s first female Eagle Scout, Sydney Alderson, earned the rank after building horse wash stalls for Equine Therapy of New Jersey. Personal Recovery Story: SSgt. Andrew Wolfe’s mom, Melody, says he’s set for follow-up surgery soon after a DC line-of-duty injury, including a 3D-printed skull implant.
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