AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEnergy & Utilities: Durham residents and allies staged a teach-in and public comments against Duke Energy’s proposed residential rate hikes, arguing the utility is “frontloading” economic development—especially data centers—while seeking a 10.10% return on equity. Manufacturing Incentives: Hendersonville’s City Council approved up to about $3.52M in property tax refunds to lure “Project Crown,” a $124M healthcare components plant creating 148 jobs. Industrial Policy & Jobs: A new TechForce report says collision repair training is meeting only 42% of technician demand, with North Carolina’s Fayetteville Tech cited as the top collision-program producer nationally. Transportation: Hendersonville also backed renewal of passenger rail linking Asheville to Salisbury, aiming to unlock federal infrastructure dollars with a state match. Real Estate & Housing Costs: A multifamily market analysis says rent concessions are weakening effective rents, with discounts concentrated in supply-pressured pockets even as REITs report fewer incentives. North Carolina Business & Tech: Spectrum named Ken Cooper as western NC field operations VP, highlighting leadership experience and diversity focus. Public Safety: A former Newton police lieutenant pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the 2025 shooting of Camden Childers after a motorcycle chase. Retail & Infrastructure: Buc-ee’s plans a new travel center in Mebane (and broader expansion), with local job and infrastructure details continuing to emerge.
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