AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBrunswick County Water: With drought worsening ahead of Independence Day, Brunswick County expanded its Stage 1 Water Conservation Alert, urging residents to limit irrigation to specific days and only between 8 p.m. and 4 a.m. Nuclear Preparedness: Duke Energy will run outdoor nuclear siren tests around the Brunswick Nuclear Plant July 1 from 10 to 11 a.m., with sirens sounding briefly and no public action needed. Housing & Growth: Brunswick County’s real estate market hit a high point in May, with 657 homes sold and the strongest single-month sales volume in five years. Local Economy: The Catawba Nation opened its Two Kings Casino in Kings Mountain July 1 and says it plans two more casinos in North Carolina. State Policy: North Carolina lawmakers advanced changes to child passenger safety rules, shifting the focus toward a child’s height for booster-seat requirements. AI & Government: Gov. Josh Stein released an AI Strategic Roadmap aimed at protecting residents, preparing workers, and improving how state government serves the public. Business Expansion: INKAS announced major North American armored-vehicle manufacturing expansion, including a Charlotte facility. Entertainment: Charlotte hosts the 41st Stellar Awards Aug. 15 at the Spectrum Center.
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