AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoManufacturing & Business Spotlight: The NC Chamber opened nominations for its “Coolest Thing Made in NC” contest, with Alamance County firms like FunPops and Solid State Clothing again in the mix; nominations run through Aug. 13. Private Aviation: NetJets is curtailing jet card and lease sales for the second time in five years, citing record retention and stronger demand—an opening for competitors. Data Centers & Power: A Carolina Journal piece argues AI data centers are necessary but power supply and rate impacts must be handled, pointing to a “Ratepayer Protection Pledge” approach. Local Engineering/Environment: Rowan County is weighing $167,000 for environmental monitoring at landfill sites, with WSP USA handling groundwater, surface water, landfill gas and compliance work. City Planning: Salisbury Council will consider changes to family care home rules and a West Innes Street grant tied to multimodal walkability. Food Safety: Ukrop’s baked spaghetti and chicken cobbler are recalled over possible metal slivers. Agriculture & Public Health: USDA is launching a veterans and military spouses hiring initiative for federal ag careers, while cyclosporiasis coverage continues nationwide. Bees Under Threat: NC confirms the first established yellow-legged hornet presence in Matthews, raising alarms for honeybees and crops. Weather & Resilience: Surry County crews conducted multiple water rescues amid flash flooding as the Ararat River crested.
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