AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFiber Optics Jobs: Amazon and Corning struck a multibillion-dollar deal to expand U.S. optical fiber manufacturing, with 1,000 new North Carolina jobs and a new training push with Catawba Valley Community College. Food & Ag Innovation: Appalachian State won a $1.82M grant to turn surplus sweet potatoes into plant-based milk and dairy alternatives. Public Health Recalls: Clover Hill Dairy’s soft ricotta/requesón recall widened after a Listeria outbreak tied to multiple Mid-Atlantic states. Consumer Protection (Crypto): The NC House advanced a bill to regulate crypto kiosks after rising scam complaints. Local Enforcement: Wrightsville Beach is weighing higher fines for dog waste violations. Courts & Safety: A federal judge ruled a Charlotte train-stabbing defendant incompetent to stand trial, ordering treatment to restore competency. Workforce/Industry: High Point x Design launched an educators tour to connect local teachers to careers in the design and home furnishings sector.
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