AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPublic Safety & Tech: A missing 13-year-old girl was found safe in North Carolina after investigators used citizen video plus Flock Safety license plate readers to track her across state lines, leading to arrests of two North Carolina residents. Food Safety: The FDA upgraded Publix frozen GreenWise blueberry and mixed berry recalls to the highest risk level after E. coli illnesses, including cases tied to North Carolina. Energy & Shipping: The U.S. quietly set up a Strait of Hormuz shipping corridor to move millions of barrels of oil daily, with coordination reportedly run from Fort Bragg in North Carolina—aimed at easing global supply shocks. Advanced Manufacturing Jobs: Prysmian announced a $1B+ expansion in Claremont, adding 385 jobs and boosting fiber optic and glass production plus R&D. Local Infrastructure: NCDOT plans to shift traffic to the new Hwy. 105 bridge near Boone starting Aug. 25, with demolition of the old bridge to follow. Data Centers & Growth: A proposed southeast Raleigh data center withdrew its annexation request after public pushback, keeping it off the City Council agenda. Agriculture Watch: Spotted lanternfly has been confirmed at a North Carolina commercial winery, with new statewide monitoring underway.
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