AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPublic Safety: A Shelby, N.C., officer was fired after viral doorbell video showed him punching a woman repeatedly and straddling her during an arrest; the case is now headed to the NC SBI for an independent review. Manhunt Update: Authorities expanded the search for Michael Timothy Puckett, accused of shooting two Virginia sheriff’s deputies during a welfare check—one deputy was killed; a combined $60,000 FBI/Marshals reward is now in play. Weather: North Carolina gets a break from stifling humidity with passing showers and a possible thunderstorm, then warmer midweek highs in the 80s. Agriculture: The USDA-backed Farmers for Soil Health cover crop incentive program is reopening with higher annual payments ($35/acre up to 2,000 acres) and a new one-year contract structure. Sports (UNC): UNC baseball advanced to another super regional after beating ECU 9-3, with Paulsen named standout player in the run. Business/Quality of Life: U.S. News ranked several NC cities among the top places to live, including Cary and a drop for Asheville.
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