AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoVirginia Arts & Community: Whole Backstage Community Theatre’s run of Oklahoma! drew rave local reviews, spotlighting a classic Rodgers and Hammerstein staging with big dance numbers and a full orchestra. Live Music (VA): The Mood Kings kick off their “50,000 Watts of Summer” tour May 9 in West Jefferson, mixing live hits with small-town radio-style storytelling. Film Spotlight: Olivia Wilde’s new comedy The Invite (in theaters July 10) leans into marriage tension and desire, shot entirely on film. Sports (VA): Virginia Tech will induct Lynchburg native Logan Thomas into the Hokie Hall of Fame on Oct. 3. Tech & Privacy: The U.S. Supreme Court ruled geofence warrants for cellphone location data require Fourth Amendment protections. Local Culture & History: A Butler County historical piece explores who may have lived there before settlers arrived, tracing competing accounts of early inhabitants. Public Health: A new report highlights HIV prevention options that are nearly 100% effective when used as directed. Business/Policy: Virginia’s data-center electricity tax is in the spotlight as lawmakers debate the costs of the AI boom.
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