AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPublic Health: North Carolina confirmed a teen has died after contracting the rare “brain-eating” amoeba, Naegleria fowleri, a reminder that infections are extremely rare but almost always fatal. Wildlife Safety: A black bear in the Asheville area has been breaking into homes and losing fear of people; officials plan to capture and euthanize it, urging residents to secure trash and remove bird feeders. Food Safety: The FDA expanded a recall of Great Value frozen berries sold at Walmart in 16 states, including North Carolina, due to possible E. coli contamination. Education: Brunswick County Schools reported gains on the 2025-26 accountability results, with 14 of 20 schools meeting or exceeding expected growth. State Policy: Attorney General Jeff Jackson urged the EPA to require monitoring microplastics in drinking water. Business & Jobs: Gov. Stein announced grants for 46 small businesses to commercialize new technologies, including extra support for Hurricane Helene-impacted counties. Politics: North Carolina’s mail-in voting rules are changing as ballots go out, following a court ruling.
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