AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRoad Construction: West Virginia Division of Highways awarded a nearly $10M contract for a 4.5-mile Route 50 paving project in Harrison County, from Clarksburg’s Route 19 to the I-79 junction near Bridgeport, including milling, paving, guardrails, and drainage work. Workplace Safety: A U.S. Chemical Safety Board report says a Kanawha County chemical plant where two workers died in April didn’t require respirators during decommissioning and lacked proper gas monitoring. Energy & Industry: WV DEP approved an air quality permit for Clean-Seas West Virginia’s plastic repurposing (pyrolysis) plant in eastern Kanawha County, despite Belle-area opposition over emissions, tourism impacts, and proximity to schools. Skilled Trades & Aviation Training: Pierpont Community and Technical College got final approval for a $23M aviation training expansion at the North Central West Virginia Airport in Bridgeport, aimed at meeting industry hiring needs. Local Business & Community: The 101st State Fair of West Virginia continues with agriculture-focused stops like the Greenbrier East High School FFA Ham Stand, supporting student projects. Public Safety & Fraud: BBB Scam Tracker data shows Ravenswood tied for 21st among WV cities in July with one reported scam. Health & Food: A multistate jalapeño salmonella recall continues to expand, with officials warning consumers to check affected products.
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