AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWest Virginia Day: Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine and Youth Museum is hosting a WV Day Festival Saturday, June 20 (10 a.m.-4 p.m.) with discounted underground tours, arts and crafts, food vendors, live music from Been Fishin’ Band, kids’ crafts, and a visit from author/illustrator David J. Hardie. Music & community: The West Virginia Music Hall of Fame’s Garden Party returns Sunday, June 21 (3-6 p.m.) at the South Charleston Farmer’s Market, featuring performances including a tribute by Kori Withers (daughter of Bill Withers) plus inductees Larry Groce, Bob Thompson, Ann Magnuson, and John Ellison. Sports spotlight: Winfield’s Mattie Carroll leads the Class AAA softball All-State first team, joined by teammates Rylee McClellan and Brooklyn Cole after a fourth straight state title. Local recognition: Callie Arison of Peoples Bank in Wood County was named a West Virginia “40 Under 40” winner. Weather watch: Tropical Storm Arthur’s remnants are still bringing heavy rain and storm risk across the Southeast and Midwest. Arts & learning: A free webinar from Mission West Virginia’s THINK Program on June 30 will cover “AI & Victim Safety.”
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