AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTrail & Grants: Spartanburg County wants HUD to release $6M for the Saluda Grade Rail Trail after concluding it won’t impact human health, with early work focused on the northern 5-mile NC-to-SC section and plans to use HUD as matching funds for a potential $10M Appalachian Regional Commission grant. Workforce & STEM: UNC Nutrition Research Institute wrapped its seventh Virtual Internship Program, giving 54 high school students hands-on nutrition science research exposure and career pathways. Health Manufacturing: FDA picked seven companies for its PreCheck Pilot Program to speed up technical feedback for new U.S. drug manufacturing sites, aiming to strengthen the domestic supply chain. Wildlife Safety: North Carolina’s new budget includes historic funding for wildlife crossings to reduce deadly animal-vehicle collisions, routing money to NCDOT for safe passage projects. Defense Economy: NC launched the NC ALIGN advisory council to boost the defense innovation economy and connect industry with growth priorities. Drought & Flood Risk: Flood Watches continue for parts of western NC, while drought coverage highlights severe conditions stressing water systems and farmers. Local Business Moves: A new NC East Alliance regional career development specialist role targets eastern NC retention by linking residents, education, and employers.
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