AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWildlife Under Pressure: A rare Hickory Nut Gorge salamander may have been wiped out after Hurricane Helene and a tornado stripped its tiny, cool habitat in Western North Carolina. Public Health: The FDA upgraded Publix frozen blueberry and mixed berry recalls to its most serious Class I risk after E. coli illnesses, including cases reported in North Carolina. Education & Safety: Wake County schools are switching emergency alerts to “plain speak,” replacing the red/yellow/green system with clear verbal commands and adding a “hold” option. State Budget & Teachers: Gov. Josh Stein’s NC Strong update highlights major teacher pay increases and ongoing investments in schools and the DMV. Local Government Watch: North Carolina’s state auditor says the Town of Newland fell short on audits, bidding oversight, and safeguards, including a fraudulent wire transfer. Higher Ed Spotlight: High Point University reported a record 6,561 enrollment for the new year. Community & Crime: A North Carolina driver was arrested after a deadly crash involving Milligan University cyclists in Tennessee, killing two and injuring seven.
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