AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWest Virginia Arts & Culture: The Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences mourns the sudden death of President and CEO Al Najjar, remembered for pushing STEAM learning and building programs like Clay2Go across the state. Local Arts & Community: Lewisburg City Council approved a bid for Green Space renovations and announced the city has advanced in Hallmark’s Merriest Christmas Town contest. Design & Education: WVU Fashion Design and Merchandising students and faculty earned exhibition spots at the 2026 International Textile and Apparel Association Conference, matching the school’s ITAA record with five student designs accepted. Media Business: HD Media is expanding in the region, buying Greene County News and other AIM Media Midwest/Indiana publications, with the change set for Sept. 1. Tourism: Gov. Morrisey’s new Secretary of Tourism, Kayla Kessinger, marked West Virginia Day at the State Fair and outlined early priorities for the department. Appalachian Spotlight: Inside Appalachia highlights rising black lung cases, roadside oddities, and efforts to bring back nearly extinct animals. Sports & Entertainment: The West Virginia Tattoo Expo returns to Morgantown for its 12th annual run, drawing 250+ artists and thousands of fans. Tech & Industry: Nscale, building AI data centers including a major West Virginia campus, is reportedly seeking up to a $3B U.S. IPO.
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