AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDisaster Recovery: Gov. Josh Stein handed Dennis Fultz keys to a new home in Leicester rebuilt after Hurricane Helene, as Renew NC’s Single-Family Housing Program continues moving families back into safe housing. Economic Development: The N.C. Department of Commerce says it has administered $1.4B in federal recovery funds, supported tourism, backed job-creating projects, and distributed $96M in unemployment benefits tied to Helene recovery. Energy & Grid: Duke Energy won a $50M federal grant to upgrade the Carolinas power grid, aiming to boost transmission capacity and reliability. Worker Ownership: Durham’s Keep It Durham-Owned initiative highlights how employee ownership is spreading, including a Durham electric violin shop that transitioned to worker-owners with help from the NC Employee Ownership Center. Aviation Innovation: Gov. Stein flew aboard a BETA Technologies electric aircraft at the eLIFT-NC Showcase, pushing electric air taxi testing to improve rural health access and disaster response. Transportation Disruptions: NCDOT reported parts of NC12 remain closed due to ocean overwash, with crews working to restore berms and clear damage. Fuel Watch: GasBuddy price reports show E15 in Wake County at $3.51/gal (week ending Sept. 19) and diesel lows like $5.39/gal in Pitt County.
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