AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFood Safety: Federal health officials say shredded iceberg lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia is linked to a cyclospora outbreak, with CDC reporting cases across 30+ states and FDA tracing pointing to a single lettuce supplier; Taco Bell says it will stop using that supplier’s lettuce. Public Health (NC): North Carolina DHHS reports 307 cyclosporiasis cases since May 1 (13 hospitalizations), with Wake County leading; officials say the surge doesn’t appear tied to the Taco Bell multistate outbreak, though many patients report parsley, cilantro and lettuce. Energy & Local Planning: A fight over AI data centers is pushing counties to act—Edgecombe County is weighing a 24-month moratorium, while Mount Airy approved a 60-day pause on new data center applications. Housing & Growth: Greensboro’s planning agenda includes rezonings that could clear the way for at least 430 new homes across major developments. Workforce & Construction: Pitt Community College launched a Construction Careers Summer Bootcamp to train teens for carpentry, masonry and electrical work amid retirements and skilled-worker shortages. Water Infrastructure: Newport won a $13.42M state loan to replace its water treatment plant, and Greenevers is set for $2M for water and sewer upgrades. Retail Jobs: Publix is holding a job fair for a new Mills River store, targeting 140 hires.
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