AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWorkforce & Jobs: Frito-Lay is shutting down its Raleigh warehouse, laying off about 70 workers, with WARN notices sent ahead of a Sept. 6 end date. Public Safety: A Wilson woman was shot outside the courthouse and a suspect was arrested after an exchange of gunfire injured a police officer and a sheriff’s deputy. Housing Policy: SB 445 would push local governments to allow accessory dwelling units where single-family homes are permitted and expand where residential building can happen. Health & Research: Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has started a first-in-human phase 1 trial of a microneedle “skin stamp” for peanut allergy treatment. Education & Training: Forsyth Tech launched a paid summer electrical academy aimed at building the electrician pipeline. Courts & Legal Notices: Two amended foreclosure notices were filed in Craven County, including a July 29 sale in Havelock and a July 15 sale in New Bern. Environment & Weather: Crews say a Brunswick County wildfire was sparked by lightning and is about 283 acres with 50% containment. Economy & Cost of Living: A new analysis ranks North Carolina 39th for annual car ownership costs, excluding payments.
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