AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoRare Earths & Energy Supply Chain: GreenMet and partners AmForge, Flash Metals USA and Greenbrier Smokeless Coal are backing a $150M rare earth processing hub in Greenbrier County to turn coal tailings into critical minerals, targeting nearly 250 high-skill jobs and a hub-and-spoke model. Infrastructure & Construction: The West Virginia Division of Highways awarded a $74.5M contract to Triton Construction to rehabilitate the I-64 Fort Hill (Eugene A. Carter Memorial) Bridge in Charleston, with major work planned to start this fall and finish by May 2028. Public Safety: Gov. Jim Morrisey declared a state of emergency for Wood County after a major fire at the Peoples Cartage warehouse in Parkersburg; officials are monitoring potential environmental impacts from toxic smoke and runoff. Workforce & STEM: The Young Filmmakers Camp returns in August in Buckhannon, teaching students ages 12+ to write, shoot and edit short films. Coal Health Policy: A bill introduced in Congress would increase black lung disability payments for coal miners and tie stipends to inflation, a major issue for West Virginia families. Local Business & Community: The Wheeling Symphony kicked off Weirton’s Independence Day festivities with its annual Celebrate America tour performance. Fuel Watch: GasBuddy reported the lowest regular price at $3.69/gal in Tucker County for the week ending June 27.
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