AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWorkforce Development: Blue Ridge Community College will launch an agricultural mechanics program in August 2027, backed by a $250,000 state grant, to train technicians for Western North Carolina farms. Mining: DEQ issued Carolina Lithium an air-quality permit with tighter limits on processing ore from off-site and added sampling requirements before operations begin. Air Travel: A nationwide FAA communications failure disrupted flights at Raleigh-Durham, one of the country’s hardest-hit airports, exposing vulnerabilities in aging air traffic systems. Energy: Piedmont Natural Gas is promoting efficiency tips and bill-assistance programs as freezing temperatures approach. More than 13,000 North Carolinians have also urged regulators to reject Duke Energy rate hikes. Industry Investment: The Navy is expanding C-130T maintenance at a new Kinston facility, while Siemens Energy is considering a $65 million Rural Hall expansion. Agriculture: Eastern North Carolina farmers report worsening drought, even as growers say the sweet potato harvest has held up well.
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