AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoAmerica250 Spotlight: Gov. Patrick Morrisey marked Independence Day at the West Virginia State Capitol, with veterans and Gold Star families honored during a ceremony featuring Jim Thornton, a flyover, and performances by the West Virginia National Guard and youth choir. Local Arts & Culture: Parkersburg’s Actors Guild brought the musical “1776” to the Wood County Resiliency Center as part of America 250 events, drawing a standing-room-only crowd despite the heat. Independence Weekend in Charleston: Charleston’s America250 Capital City Celebration lines up with the Charleston Sternwheel Regatta for July 2-5, including the free America250 Wheel rides above the Capitol and multiple days of concerts, fireworks, and family activities. Heat & Weather Safety: A heat dome pushed D.C. to a record 100 degrees on July 4 while severe thunderstorm warnings stretched across parts of Virginia, Maryland, and West Virginia. Food With a WV Twist: A national hot-dog roundup spotlights the “slaw dog” love in West Virginia and beyond. Sports/Local Talent: MLB Draft buzz continues for West Virginia-area prospects, including Butler’s Kyle Casteel and Nolan Stefaniak. Gas Watch: GasBuddy reported some of the week’s lowest prices in WV counties, including $3.79 regular in Lincoln County and $4.37 midgrade in Jackson County.
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