AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUNC Football: Steve Belichick is on medical leave, with Bill Belichick saying the defensive staff will cover play-calling as the Tar Heels prepare for the season. Legal Accountability: A federal judge ruled a Pender County family’s lawsuit over a mistaken SWAT raid can move forward, rejecting qualified immunity for the officers involved. Public Safety: ICE asked Wake County to detain an illegal immigrant charged with murder and child abuse after a toddler drowned in a bathtub. Health Watch: Cyclosporiasis continues to spread, with North Carolina among states reporting rising cases tied to contaminated lettuce. Education & Tech: A new report says cash-strapped school districts are pouring money into AI tools for K-12, even as concerns grow about harm to students’ thinking. Local Government: Surf City denied a rezoning for a proposed 118-room hotel, citing sewer capacity limits. Energy & Cost of Living: Gas prices remain volatile, with Edgecombe County’s lowest midgrade deal reported at $3.99 in the week ending Aug. 1. Politics: GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy said he’ll back acting AG Todd Blanche, clearing a key path toward confirmation.
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