AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoNASCAR Shockwave: Kyle Busch’s family says the two-time Cup champion died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, following reports he collapsed while testing in a simulator in Concord and had shortness of breath and coughing up blood the day before. State Honors: Gov. Josh Stein ordered U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities half-staff through Sunday, with Memorial Day flags lowered again Monday morning. RCR Moves Fast: Richard Childress Racing temporarily retired Busch’s No. 8—running the team’s car as No. 33 with Austin Hill in the Coca-Cola 600—and reserved the No. 8 for Busch’s 11-year-old son, Brexton. Local Watch: Charlotte logged dozens of water-restriction violations after drought-triggered mandatory limits began May 15, with fines starting at $100. Community Notes: Asheville’s Sudo Plumbing expanded a homeowner guide series, and the Blue Ridge Agility Club drew 300+ dogs to the WNC Agricultural Center.
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