AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoJustice & Public Safety: A Mingo County judge sentenced Timothy Kennedy to life without parole for the 2023 killing of West Virginia State Police Sgt. Cory Maynard, with additional consecutive prison terms on attempted murder and robbery counts. Sports Recruiting: Preston rising senior catcher Bryson McNew announced a Division I commitment to James Madison University after a standout run that included West Virginia’s Johnny Bench Award. Courts & Food Assistance: A federal judge struck down USDA approval of West Virginia’s SNAP food restriction waiver, saying the agency exceeded its authority and failed required public notice. Emergency Response: Parkersburg firefighters battled a massive warehouse fire at Peoples Cartage, prompting a Wood County state of emergency and shelter-in-place orders as air monitoring continued. Health & Costs: A new study finds New York City’s congestion pricing is speeding up ambulance response times, while separate reporting highlights how many Americans—especially in states like Louisiana and Florida—remain underinsured for flood risk. Education & Community: Mercer County Public Schools is joining a statewide “I Love WV Public Schools” campaign to spotlight students, staff and families. Local Deadline: The State Fair of West Virginia is accepting livestock entries through July 8 and home, arts and garden entries through July 15.
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