AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWV Politics: Former state delegate Elliott Pritt has withdrawn from the November ballot after resigning his House seat, and a planned GOP replacement process is off the table under state election rules. Public Safety: West Virginia State Police will run sobriety checkpoints Aug. 13 in Fayette County (Oak Hill) and also announced another DUI checkpoint in the state. Health Watch: The Cyclospora outbreak tied to shredded lettuce continues to spread, with Kentucky and Indiana reporting higher case counts and national totals topping 10,000; Sysco says it’s stopped sourcing Mexican iceberg lettuce and Taylor Farms products. Sports (WV): WVU football coach Rich Rodriguez says adding players after the NCAA’s 5-for-5 eligibility ruling is “chaotic,” with uncertainty as the NCAA appeals. Local Loss: Former state Sen. Herb Snyder has died at 72. Community & Culture: A Charleston one-man show explores a Vietnam-to-West Virginia family immigration story, set for Aug. 21-22 at WVU’s Canady Creative Arts Center.
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