AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoManufacturing Expansion: ReAgent, a chemical blending and packaging firm, opened a new $6M facility in Winston-Salem, creating 30 jobs and bringing nearly five decades of UK manufacturing know-how to North Carolina. Rural Development Grants: Gov. Josh Stein’s Rural Infrastructure Authority approved two Tarboro projects—$300K for Astemo Indiana’s expansion and $280K for Madem-Moorecraft Reels USA—supporting new jobs and millions in investment. Food Safety: The FDA says a multistate E. coli and Salmonella outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts from Everything Sprouts has sickened 55 people across 15 states, including North Carolina; consumers are urged to discard affected items. Public Safety: Wilmington police report an armed suspect was seriously injured after firing at officers, with the SBI leading the investigation. Education & Workforce: Bertie County Schools opened a $15M CTE wing with labs for cosmetology, agriscience, and automotive, aiming to feed high-paying career pathways. Tech & Oversight: North Carolina’s statewide push for automatic license plate readers is drawing scrutiny after reported misuse cases in Charlotte and Mooresville. Infrastructure Politics: Trump told a Myrtle Beach crowd I-73 is “funded” and “ready to go,” reviving hopes for the long-stalled corridor.
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