AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFlood Response: Gov. Patrick Morrisey declared a state of emergency for Boone and Lincoln counties after heavy rains triggered flash flooding, allowing faster state support for responders and urging residents to avoid flooded roads. Public Safety & Health: Westbrook Health Services joined nationwide Save a Life Day efforts, distributing free naloxone kits across eight counties and training people on using nasal Narcan. Courts & Crime: In Charleston, closing arguments wrapped in the child pornography trial of Leo Smith Jr., with a jury set to decide after prosecutors argued he knowingly hid and recorded hundreds of images/videos. Energy & Infrastructure: TC Energy/Columbia Gas Transmission issued a notice of an immediate pressure reduction on its Mountaineer XPress Line 100 after a mechanical issue, and CSX union leaders warned planned maintenance workforce cuts could affect safety. Local Economy & Community: Visit Mercer County won the state’s 2026 Digital Innovation Award, and WVU estimated 3,500+ students attended Mountaineer Midway and Movie. Transportation: WVDOH reported I-64 Eastbound reopened after a multi-vehicle crash in Cabell County, and DOT warned of an I-79 northbound traffic adjustment near Exit 137 overnight. Sports: WVU reportedly landed Utah transfer NaQuari Rogers after a court eligibility ruling, while WVU’s FallFest replacement drew thousands and OSU’s wrestling schedule includes a home date vs. West Virginia.
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