AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWildlife & Outdoors: Virginia’s Board of Wildlife Resources endorsed a new Stocked Trout Management Plan, including a 35% reduction in trout stocking statewide, plus fee increases for hunting, fishing, trapping and boating and a new $10 primitive camping fee on Department lands starting Oct. 1. Local Business & Food: Stuarts Draft’s Valley Sips + Sodas is going permanent, moving from a drink trailer to a storefront after a TikTok-fueled dirty soda boom. Education & Affordability: Washington & Lee expanded its W&L Promise free-tuition guarantee, raising income thresholds so more middle-income families can qualify starting fall 2027. Family Travel & Fun: A new “Horsepower for Hope” campaign from the Wilderness Trail Porsche Club will fund patient transportation for Niswonger Children’s Hospital, capped by a free car show Sept. 19. Sports Travel: Virginia Tech’s 2031 season opener vs. Wisconsin is set for the Duke’s Mayo Classic in Charlotte. Community Calendar: Kidzafest returned to Maymont Park in Richmond with free performances and workshops celebrating South African youth arts. Aviation Research: NASA selected four university teams for projects aimed at safer, quieter, and smarter future aviation.
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