AGP Executive Report
Last update: 31 minutes agoTriple Crown Buzz: Churchill Downs and NYRA just announced a new 3-year-old Thoroughbred Championship Series starting in 2027, with the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes included but leaving the Preakness out—plus a points-and-bonuses setup that’s already raising eyebrows. West Virginia Arts & Community: Carnegie Hall’s free Ivy Terrace Outdoor Music Series is heading to WVSOM in Lewisburg Aug. 13 with Mindy Murray and the Lobelians—picnic-friendly and family-focused. Local Gallery Spotlight: Summit Art Gallery in Weirton opens “Simulated Process: Printmaking on Paper” by Morgantown-based artist Evan Clough, running through Aug. 26 with a reception Aug. 13. Music in the Mountain State: WV native Phillip Bowen is set to perform at the State Fair of West Virginia Aug. 15. Sports & Culture: The West Virginia Derby at Mountaineer Casino is Aug. 9, featuring J J Grey and Trendsetter among the top 3-year-olds. Community Giving: Harrison County Cancer Crusaders’ 10th annual fundraiser topped $10,000, with a lighted 5K and live entertainment. Digital Boom Talk: Beckley’s Aug. 7 presentation “Powering the Machine” digs into data centers, power/water impacts, and local policy.
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