AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoHealth & Safety: The CDC says cyclosporiasis from the cyclospora parasite has sickened people across 34 states, with Michigan reporting thousands of cases; officials are still tracing likely produce sources and urge careful handwashing and thorough produce cleaning. Child Welfare & Justice: A West Virginia mother, Lisa Miller, faces charges after an 8-year-old allegedly drank bleach at a Bruceton Mills campground and was later flown to Morgantown on life support; prosecutors say the child was unresponsive, seizing, and bruised. Hospice Care: Hospice of Southern West Virginia named Dr. Alexandria Arthur its new medical director, aiming to address misconceptions about hospice and expand patient support in Raleigh, Summers, Wyoming and Fayette counties. Education & Workforce: Eastern West Virginia Community & Technical College highlighted dual enrollment and workforce training expansions, including more high school students earning college credit and associate degrees early. Energy & Jobs: WVU leads a new NSF-funded “RETI Engine” with Pitt and Carnegie Mellon, backed by about $321 million to build energy resilience, new tech, and jobs in Appalachia. Community Life: Morgantown plans its first National Night Out Aug. 5 at Krepps Park, with family activities and K-9 demonstrations. Local Culture: The Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine hosts a public coal-history education event Friday, July 17.
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