AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWVU Commencement Kickoff: Thousands of graduates crossed the stage Friday as WVU’s May 2026 Commencement Weekend began at the Hope Coliseum, with ceremonies spanning the Law and multiple health-sciences schools and running through Sunday. Flying WV Moment: The restored Flying WV water tower lit up Evansdale Friday, wrapping Benson’s “Welcome Home Tour” and turning the page to graduation celebrations. Local Government & Waste: Parkersburg says Waste Management will start trash service July 1 under a temporary contract while a potential referendum over the deal remains unsettled. State Watch: The WV DMV is warning drivers about a fake “satire” post claiming people must retake tests—officially, there’s no such program. Health Policy: Medicare patients are set to get free CBD as the federal government tests whether it can improve quality of life and reduce costs. Sports & Recruiting: WVU football coach Rich Rodriguez tells ESPN’s Pete Thamel the program is closing the financial gap; meanwhile, Penn State lands 2027 QB Will Wood. Arts & Community: Carnegie Hall’s Taste of Our Towns heads into its 40th and final year this fall.
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