AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFlooding & Storm Impacts: A fast-moving storm hit Martinsburg late Thursday, flooding streets and backing up traffic; Berkeley County schools reported water intrusion issues, closing Martinsburg High School Friday and shutting Eastbrook Elementary in Putnam County due to utility problems. Mine Safety & Land Stability: A Marion County family in White Hall says a decades-old underground mine fire is triggering a rapidly accelerating landslide that’s making their home inaccessible. Waterway Restoration: WV DNR and WVDEP announced plans to drain and restore Turkey Run Lake in Jackson County, removing an aging dam to return a free-flowing stream and wetlands, with work expected through 2027. Wildlife & Public Lands: Tickets are now available for 2026 WV elk management tours in Logan County, offering early-morning and evening guided trips tied to the elk restoration program. Legal/Permitting: WV’s Intermediate Court dismissed environmental groups’ challenges to Fundamental Data’s Tucker County data center permit, saying it lacked jurisdiction under current review statutes. Road & Bridge Disruptions: US 50 sees rolling roadblocks in Kanawha County for bridge work, while Morgan and Wirt counties face scheduled bridge inspections and closures. Food Safety: The FDA says a cyclospora outbreak linked to recalled iceberg lettuce has spread to 20 states.
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