AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFood Safety & Health: Federal officials say shredded iceberg lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell locations in five states is linked to a growing cyclospora outbreak, prompting CDC warnings and a Taco Bell pledge to stop using the identified supplier. Local Government & Elections: North Carolina election boards are facing fresh backlash over perceived partisanship, with Granville County residents pressing board members to resign as state rules and appointments remain politically charged. Public Finance: Montreat is raising its property tax rate to 53.5 cents per $100 after state legislation reverted Buncombe County valuations, pushing higher bills for homeowners. Weather & Safety: Eastern NC is under a Heat Advisory with heat index values near 110, while the weekend brings a rising risk of strong to severe thunderstorms and power outages. Sports (NC): Kaden Honeycutt swept zMAX CARS Tour races at North Wilkesboro Speedway, and NASCAR’s Truck Series Faith Fest 250 is set for Saturday with free streaming options. Business & Jobs: A future Rocky Mount Texas Roadhouse says it will hire about 200 workers ahead of a mid-September opening.
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