AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTourism & Money: Bedford County hit an all-time tourism high in 2025, with $89.7M in direct visitor spending and growth that supported 604 local jobs. Local Travel & Culture: Virginia Beach’s Oceanfront drew 90,000+ for the Super Girl Surf Festival, with competitions resuming after early wave delays and local athletes taking top honors. Gas Prices for Road Trips: Diesel in Virginia pushed past $6 a gallon in Richmond and other areas, while GasBuddy reports show spotty deals on regular, premium, midgrade, and E85 across multiple counties and cities. Public Art & Place-Making: A “milestone moment” for public art is coming next week as a district trust launches a new 10-year strategy with an international curatorial keynote. Rights & Schools: A federal settlement led King George County to restore rules allowing middle school students to run noncurricular groups like a Gay-Straight Alliance. Safety on the Road: A fiery I-81 crash near Stephens City shut down northbound lanes after a chain collision involving oxygen tanks. Tech & Identity: Reports say 153M driver’s license scans may be on the dark web, raising identity-theft concerns for travelers.
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