AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAI Infrastructure & Manufacturing: Gaon Cable’s U.S. arm LSCUS will invest $50M to double AI data-center power transmission cable output at its Tarboro plant, adding two production lines (first in October, second in April). Healthcare Construction: Novant Health hit a construction milestone in Greenville, finishing structural beams for its first Upstate medical campus; appointments start early 2027 and the 20-bed hospital is slated for late 2027. Workforce & Training: Wayne Community College launched a Building Construction Technology program with associate, diploma, or certificate options starting this fall, targeting carpentry, jobsite safety, estimating, and blueprint reading. Rural Health & EMS: NC DHHS awarded $10M to 39 EMS agencies, including Lenoir County EMS, to expand rural access to mental health and substance-use treatment support. Energy Costs: AAA reports NC gasoline averages fell to $3.67 after a recent spike, with diesel averaging $4.85. Public Safety: Catawba County authorities say a fentanyl trafficking case netted 256 grams of fentanyl plus meth and cocaine, along with multiple firearms and cash. Agriculture Biosecurity: USDA is stepping up New World screwworm surveillance as cases expand in Texas, coordinating with DHS and exploring tools like drones and AI.
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