AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMaritime Heritage: French and U.S. Navy officials marked the 245th anniversary of the Battle of the Capes at Fort Story in Virginia Beach, tying it to the French Navy’s 400th anniversary and the Comte de Grasse statue’s 50th. Regional Tourism & Outdoor Economy: The Blue Ridge Rising Two-State Summit brought nearly 200 leaders together in Asheville to coordinate tourism, economic development, and outdoor recreation across the Blue Ridge Parkway region. Labor Day Travel Watch: Severe weather could disrupt holiday plans, with a “slight risk” stretching into Hampton Roads and other parts of the mid-Atlantic, bringing damaging winds and flash flooding. Shenandoah Valley Night Train: Wayne Theatre and Virginia Scenic Railway launch “The Last Passenger: Ghost Stories of the Shenandoah Valley,” an immersive, three-hour dining-and-story ride from Staunton on Oct. 30-31. Oceanfront Festival: Super Girl Surf Festival debuts on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront with women’s sports, concerts, and family activities over Labor Day weekend. Local Makers: Roanoke’s Virginia Made Saturday Market wrapped its 2026 season, highlighting small businesses and boosting the city’s travel appeal. Wildlife How-To: A guide explains how to spot opossum nests in yards and garages, including what materials and locations to look for.
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