AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTourism Boost: Gov. Jim Morrisey highlighted new national recognition for West Virginia’s New River Gorge after Architectural Digest named the park one of America’s most beautiful destinations. Rural Healthcare: Morrisey announced a $14 million investment to expand rural care through virtual technology and remote patient monitoring. Consumer Alert: AG JB McCuskey warned West Virginians about a “free” gas and grocery card scam that charges a $5 processing fee and leaves victims out $51. Courts & Governance: The Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission is taking applications to fill a Seventh Judicial Circuit seat in Putnam County after Judge Mark Sorsaia’s retirement; applications are due Aug. 25 with interviews set for Sept. 22. Public Safety: WV health officials confirmed a measles case in an unvaccinated Barbour County resident; Harrison County reports no cases and clinicians are being alerted. Food Safety: A class action seeks at least $200 for West Virginia customers who bought Taco Bell items tied to the cyclospora-linked lettuce outbreak. Back-to-School Savings: West Virginia’s sales tax holiday runs through Aug. 3, waiving tax on many school items and laptops under $500. Local Economy: A Wood County man pleaded guilty to wire fraud after stealing $510,000+ from his employer using company fuel credit cards. Sports Eligibility: Two WVU football players are heading to court seeking an extra year under the NCAA’s new eligibility rule.
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