AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoConstruction & Safety: A crane malfunction on I-79 over White Day Creek Road killed 30-year-old Mickey Swisher and injured two others, with WV State Police investigating the worksite incident. Education & Workforce: Marshall University won a $2 million NSF grant to launch the PQS Scholars Program, pairing STEM scholarships with mentoring and research/internship support. Healthcare Expansion: Vandalia Health opened the $26 million Mon Harrison Neighborhood Hospital in Bridgeport, adding 24/7 emergency care and inpatient services starting Sept. 29. Local School Closures: Raleigh County BOE began the formal process to close Cranberry-Prosperity and Mabscott elementary schools, with public hearings set ahead of a Nov. 10 vote. Energy & Industry Policy: Sen. Shelley Moore Capito held a hearing on updating U.S. nuclear waste management policy, including the proposed Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses. Retail & Development: Meadowbrook Mall in Bridgeport announced new store openings and a fall relocation to boost shopping options in Harrison County. Rural Connectivity: Pocahontas County leaders say broadband access is finally expanding as new fiber and service builds move forward. Agriculture: USDA reported West Virginia-area broiler egg and chick placement shifts, with placements slightly down week-to-week but still up year-over-year.
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