AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFood Safety: Nearly 23,000 pounds of Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods baked spaghetti and chicken cobbler are recalled after federal regulators said metal slivers may be inside; no injuries reported, and the products were distributed in Virginia, North Carolina and West Virginia. Weather Watch: A Flood Watch stays up across much of West Virginia through Sunday night as heavy rain could trigger flash flooding, with damaging wind gusts and an isolated tornado also possible. Public Safety: One person was flown to a hospital after an explosion reported in Taylor County, with multiple agencies responding; officials say details are limited. Local EMS Hiring: Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority is hiring EMTs and paramedics, including an EMT academy track, as it works to strengthen coverage. Utility Rates: West Virginia’s Public Service Commission approved a two-part, inflation-based “rate experiment” for Mon Power and Potomac Edison, replacing a larger proposed increase. Politics: The WV GOP unanimously disavowed former Fayette Delegate Elliott Pritt as a candidate after federal allegations of grooming and sexual exploitation of a child. Community & Culture: Woody Fest 2026 drew a big crowd to Shawnee Sports Complex in Kanawha County, bringing major hip-hop acts to the area.
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