AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDefense & Manufacturing: Corvid Technologies in Mooresville won a $33.86M Marine Corps contract to build weapon sled assemblies for the NMESIS anti-ship missile launcher, with work stretching through 2034. Public Safety & Transportation: Hamlet City Council approved a resolution urging the state to cut the speed limit on a 1-mile stretch of Hylan Avenue from 45 mph to 35 mph, after resident complaints and a prior denial by state traffic officials. Food Safety: Everything Sprouts LLC recalled alfalfa sprouts tied to an E. coli and Salmonella outbreak linked to 55 illnesses across 15 states, including North Carolina; consumers are told to discard affected lots and sanitize surfaces. Elections: The NC State Board of Elections agreed to drop Sunday early voting hours in 10 more counties for the 2026 midterms. Higher Ed & Finance: Saint Augustine’s University in Raleigh paused fall classes and programs amid financial and accreditation problems, citing bankruptcy-related cost pressures. Local Infrastructure: NCDOT closed Dove Field Drive near Ogden/Murrayville after heavy rain washed out part of the road; crews will assess repairs once water recedes. Business & Community: Chatham County commissioners will host a two-day housing retreat in Pittsboro to map next steps for expanding housing opportunities.
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