AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHigh School Sports: Huntington High swept the Mountain State Athletic Conference track titles at Parkersburg South, with Carter Geveke setting a meet record in the 300 hurdles and the shuttle hurdle relay also going record-fast. Gas Tax Relief Push: West Virginia Treasurer Larry Pack is calling for a special session to suspend the state gas tax, pointing to rising prices tied to the Iran conflict—while federal talk of a similar move hangs in the air. Early Voting Surge: Jefferson County saw just over 1,500 early voters ahead of the May 12 primary, and statewide early voting is up about 8% versus 2022, with photo ID now required. Mountaineers on the Diamond: WVU baseball coach Steve Sabins is preaching “don’t get tied to the swings” as the team climbs to No. 9 nationally and heads into a key final series. College Baseball Rankings: UCLA stays No. 1 in the Coaches Poll as the College World Series nears. Local Culture: “Come From Away” lands in Rochester with Center Theatre Players, bringing a New Deal-era Oakland mural spotlight and community theater energy into the mix.
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