AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTeen Driving Safety: Retired drag racer Doug Herbert turned a family tragedy into B.R.A.K.E.S. teen driver safety classes, bringing the program to EchoPark Speedway June 13-14. Healthcare Costs: Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina reported a $497M loss, warning customers to expect premium increases as the insurer calls the system “broken” and too expensive. Nursing Home Oversight: Stonecreek Health and Rehabilitation in Asheville received a CMS 2-star rating for Q1 2026, with CMS citing staffing and care factors behind the score. Local Business & Real Estate: Raleigh is weighing a deal to sell naming rights for the Convention Center to Atlantic Union Bank, with $525,000 a year plus 2% annual growth. Defense & Manufacturing: Fleet Readiness Center East at MCAS Cherry Point completed the first F-35B Technology Refresh-3 upgrade, supporting future Block 4 work. Energy & Transportation: Gas prices around Asheville eased to about $3.95 on average June 6, though still well above last year; meanwhile, Duke Energy rate-hike pressure continues to ripple through utility planning.
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