AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEducation & Innovation: WVU’s Baker says the $150M West Tower Press Box project is on track, with construction starting after the 2026 season and a 2028 completion target, aiming to boost premium seating revenue. Energy Infrastructure: The PSC is holding public hearings on the 107.5-mile, 500-kilovolt MidAtlantic Resiliency Link transmission line, with sessions set across Monongalia, Preston, Mineral, and Hampshire counties. Public Safety & Industry: West Virginia communities are weighing the economic hit when tourism businesses close on Sundays, with hospitality leaders warning it can cost visitor spending. Healthcare Tech: WVU Medicine United Hospital Center opened a new 28-bed unit featuring AI-powered rooms to help monitor cardiac, respiratory, and neurology patients. Local Construction: Pond Creek Bridge on Rt. 68 will close June 4 for at least two months as a $4.8M replacement project moves forward. Agriculture & Extension: Lincoln University named John Kessell as associate extension administrator, bringing experience from West Virginia State University Extension to lead research-based programs. Sports & Community: Kentucky and West Virginia renew their NCAA Morgantown Regional matchup, with a winner advancing to the championship bracket.
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