AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoIndustrial Pollution: Greensboro officials say household products contribute to 1,4-dioxane in wastewater, but environmental advocates dispute the claim. The chemical is also linked to runoff from Triad manufacturers and can reach downstream drinking-water supplies. Development: North Carolina recorded 221 new elevator permits in the first quarter of fiscal 2026-27, down 16.6% year over year, while 32,439 devices remain active. Mecklenburg led with 61 permits. Retail Investment: Food Lion plans to invest more than $270 million in stores across Greater Greensboro and the Triad. Building Materials: Martin Marietta reported record third-quarter results and updated its full-year guidance. Transport: NCDOT received $35.8 million for planned passenger rail service in Western North Carolina.
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