AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFlood Response: Gov. Josh Stein urged North Carolinians to stay alert after major flash flooding in Surry and Stokes counties, with emergency officials ready to assist. Public Safety & Crime: Asheville police updated the investigation into the deadly July 19 Biltmore Avenue shooting, saying suspects and the vehicle have been identified but key questions remain about targets and possible links to other violence. Justice & Courts: Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination got a major boost after GOP senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis said they’ll back him following DOJ’s formal termination of the $1.8B “anti-weaponization” fund. Health Care: Medicaid cuts are raising alarms for rural hospitals and local economies, with experts warning closures could follow. Corrections: North Carolina officials say drone contraband into prisons is rising, prompting work with the FAA on new rules. Wildlife: A 14-foot hammerhead shark washed ashore in Carolina Beach; crews recovered it and will study samples. Community: Eno Arts Mill in Hillsborough is set to reopen Aug. 7 after storm damage, with a free grand reopening during First Fridays.
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