AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMedia Deal: HD Media (Charleston) is buying AIM Media’s Indiana and Ohio newspaper operations—25 titles total—taking over Sept. 1, including the Daily Journal (Franklin), Daily Reporter (Greenfield) and The Republic (Columbus), plus 19 Ohio papers. Arts Education: West Virginia Wesleyan College will host the West Virginia Governor’s School for the Arts through 2030, a free program for high school sophomores in areas like digital media, creative writing, dance, theatre and music. Tech & Health: Pro Medicus’ Visage Imaging signed a $25M, seven-year contract with Valley Health (Winchester, VA) to deploy its cloud platform and migrate Valley Health’s PACS archive. Local Faith & Community: St. Brendan Catholic Church in Elkins celebrated paying off nearly three decades of mortgage debt, with a ceremonial burn marking a new chapter. Entertainment & Culture: WalletHub ranked Louisiana 12th overall for “fun,” boosting it to sixth for nightlife, while West Virginia landed last in its nationwide list. Sports/Weekend Picks: Kanawha Valley’s weekend calendar highlights live music and major shows in Charleston, including Jason Aldean. Public Safety Tech Debate: Flock Safety license-plate cameras helped track a suspect tied to a murder case, but privacy and oversight concerns continue.
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