AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoLocal Health & Care: Jacksonville will host the 17th annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Sept. 26 at Jacksonville Commons, with opening ceremonies at 10 a.m. and a Promise Garden ceremony honoring people affected by the disease. Education Accountability: North Carolina’s school report cards improved again, but the State Board is already planning a new grading approach, aiming for less reliance on standardized tests and a fuller look at student progress. Public Safety & Community: Onslow County is marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with multiple events, including a Patriot Day Observance in Jacksonville featuring tableaux and a moment of silence. Tech & Business: Greensboro-based Apiagne says it launched an integrated enterprise operations model tying AI, cybersecurity, observability, and cloud operations into one delivery framework. Healthcare Research: UNC Chapel Hill researchers report that removing urinary catheters at home on day 1 after urogynecologic surgery can be as effective as standard removal later. Elections: North Carolina’s absentee-by-mail voting is underway, with counties holding public Q&As on how ballots are handled. Environment & Recovery: Weaverville is moving ahead with salvage logging and forest restoration on about 300 acres damaged by Helene, using cable logging to reduce wildfire risk.
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