AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWater Infrastructure: Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced a new Clean, Clear Water Strategy with an extra $145 million for water and wastewater projects, aiming to better target communities with failing systems, boil-water orders, public health risks, and financial strain, with WVU, Marshall, and regional planning councils helping with grant-writing and technical support. Severe Weather: The National Weather Service warns strong to severe thunderstorms could hit West Virginia Saturday, with damaging wind gusts up to 58 mph and some hail possible. Public Safety & Health: Fairmont Fire Department became the first in West Virginia to earn the National Firefighter Registry’s Gold Helmet Department distinction for cancer awareness, tied to a captain’s recovery journey. Local Culture: The 12th annual West Virginia Tattoo Expo runs Aug. 21-23 at the Morgantown Event Center, with 200+ artists, vendors, contests, and a Miss Tattooed West Virginia pageant. Tech & Privacy: Flock Safety says it will recommend shorter license plate-reader data retention—7 days instead of 30—as privacy concerns keep growing. Sports (WV): WVU women’s basketball set its 2026 Education Day game for Nov. 17 vs. Akron, and WVU WR Jaden Bray was named to the Comeback Player of the Year watch list.
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