AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFederal Politics: The U.S. Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general in a 50-49 vote early Saturday, with every Democrat opposing and GOP Sens. Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski joining them, after a contentious fight over DOJ independence and Trump-linked legal deals. Pageants & Culture: In North Carolina, former Miss North Carolina USA Brittany Boltinhouse says she was stripped of her crown over her conservative Christian beliefs and political stance, while the Miss USA organization cites “standards and values” after “recently surfaced information.” Local Arts: Eno Arts Mill reopened in Hillsborough after Tropical Storm Chantal flooded and gutted the historic arts hub, with community donations helping restore artists’ work. Public Safety & Health: A minor earthquake was reported in Transylvania County (magnitude 1.8), and Louisiana reported deaths from flesh-eating bacteria, a reminder to protect wounds from seawater. Sports (NC): The Wyndham Championship continues in Greensboro as Beau Hossler holds a one-stroke lead heading into Saturday’s moving day.
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