AGP Executive Report
Last update: 14 minutes agoRadford & I-81 Gateway: TripStop is set to build a new travel center at Interstate 81 Exit 105 in Radford, aiming to serve interstate travelers and professional drivers while creating jobs and strengthening the corridor. Clean Energy for Visitors: Blacksburg is installing an 866.71-kilowatt rooftop solar system at the transit facility under a 25-year power purchase agreement, expected to cover about 90% of building energy use and support electric bus charging. Tourism Workforce Boost: Friends of Southwest Virginia is launching Tourism Ready Southwest Virginia, a free training program for hospitality and tourism businesses starting in October. Family Fun Outdoors: Shenandoah plans a pump track at Big Gem Park using local lodging tax funds to draw visitors and give families a new recreation spot. Road & Travel Updates: Fauquier County begins Oct. 12 construction on the I-66/Route 17 interchange (Exit 28), while Dick Woods Road in Albemarle area closes Oct. 5-8 for pipe replacements. Local Culture: Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi and author Sharyn McCrumb led a Radford discussion on Appalachian culture, folklore, and government’s role in communities. Gas Watch: GasBuddy reports show notable low prices in parts of Virginia, including Giles County premium at $4.84 and Wythe County midgrade at $4.27 for the week ending Sept. 19.
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