AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWest Virginia Italian Heritage Festival: Olivia Insani Perske was named the inaugural “Singer of the Year” for the 47th annual festival in downtown Clarksburg, running Sept. 4-6, with a 30-minute main-stage set and a parade spot. West Virginia Day in Wheeling: Independence Hall’s West Virginia Day celebration hits Saturday with history, music, and performances, including an Abraham Lincoln portrayal and proclamation reading. Lyme prevention push: With tick season surging, two WV health departments are offering doxycycline to prevent Lyme after tick bites—available at Kanawha-Charleston and Fayette County sites. Local arts & culture: Princeton’s West Virginia Day party at the Railroad Museum features free admission, trolley rides, live music, crafts, and a late street party. Sports spotlight: Winfield’s Mattie Carroll was named AAA softball captain, while WVU’s College World Series run ended after North Carolina beat the Mountaineers 12-7. Community history: The Hermitage Inn in Petersburg has new local owners, the Samuel and Kelly Williams family, continuing the restoration legacy.
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