AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoLabor Day Spotlight: West Virginia coal miners and other vital workers were honored as the holiday’s labor-movement roots were highlighted, with energy leaders pointing to coal’s role even as power demand shifts. Energy & Politics: A new political climate is reshaping West Virginia’s energy strategy, with “50 by 50” pushing power growth while raising big questions about infrastructure and regulatory stability. WVU & Education: Monongalia County’s WVU bachelor’s completion rate for Black students hit 47% by 2024, while Jefferson County’s white-student rate was 55.3% and Marion County’s Black-student rate lagged at Fairmont State (20.8%). Local Sports: West Virginia opened with a 31-24 win over Coastal Carolina as Michael Hawkins Jr. showed big-play potential in his debut. Arts & Community: Tamarack Marketplace’s Fallfest brought live music, craft vendors, and kids activities to Beckley. Local Culture: New Cumberland’s brickmaking boom—once “Brickyard Bend”—was revisited as part of West Virginia’s industrial history. School Safety Case: Brooke High School principal Eric James was arrested after hidden recording devices were found in girls’ changing areas.
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