AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFood Safety Recall: Walmart is pulling 3,240 packs of Marketside Tomato Bisque Soup Kits (14 oz, UPC 194346474004, use-by Aug. 22, 2026) after routine testing showed a presumptive positive for Listeria monocytogenes; no confirmed illnesses reported, and the kits were sold in 29 states including West Virginia. Tourism Workforce: Gov. Patrick Morrisey says West Virginia’s Tourism Works program has surpassed 25,000 microcredentials and 1,000 college credit hours since launching in March 2025, with more than 4,000 residents enrolled in the free training. Data Center Push Meets Local Pushback: Tucker County residents are organizing against a proposed large data center campus and power plant near Thomas and Davis, citing shifting project details and concerns about air and water impacts. Public Safety & Weather: A Sunday storm setup calls for scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms, with the highest flash-flood risk where soils are already saturated. Energy Costs Watch: GasBuddy reports the lowest E85 price in Hardy County at $3.39/gal (week ending Aug. 8), while diesel pricing in Wetzel County hit $4.89/gal. Local Business/Community: Hancock County commissioners hired outside counsel for opioid-funding negotiations tied to Family Care Ministries.
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