AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTourism Shake-Up: Gov. Patrick Morrisey named former Fayette County lawmaker Kayla Kessinger as West Virginia’s second Tourism secretary, calling her a “great storyteller” as she steps into the role. Business Spotlight: WVU’s John Chambers College announced the 2026 inductees for the West Virginia Business Hall of Fame, with I. L. “Ike” Morris among those honored at a Sept. 1 ceremony at The Greenbrier. Local Arts & Culture: Morgantown hosted the 12th annual West Virginia Tattoo Expo, drawing 200+ artists and growing since its 2013 start. WV History, Up Close: Parkersburg’s News and Sentinel Half Marathon and Two Mile Race returned with about 1,000 runners, including a safer revised course through historic districts and Fort Boreman Park. Health Check: The FDA inspected WVU’s Center for Reproductive Medicine in Morgantown on Aug. 4 and reported no corrective action needed. Fuel Watch: GasBuddy data for the week ending Aug. 15 shows diesel at $5.39 in Doddridge County, while Ritchie County’s lowest premium price hit $4.79.
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