AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoIndependence Day in North Carolina: Carolina Beach drew thousands for fireworks Friday night, while officials urged residents to leave fireworks to professionals amid extreme heat and dry conditions. Public Safety & Crime: Union County deputies are investigating the fatal shooting of Larisa Pak; her son Slava Pak turned himself in and was arrested on first-degree murder charges. Health: A CDC study found tick-linked alpha-gal allergy markers in about 24% of adult blood samples from five higher-risk states, with Arkansas and Missouri highest. Agriculture: NC State and partners are testing a new approach to suppress New World screwworm using sterile male flies, funded by a $300,000 ROAR grant. Local Government/Community: Madison County opened a new 1,500-seat covered arena at the fairgrounds, funded without county tax dollars, aiming to boost tourism and local vendors. Sports/Local Business: Mack Trucks unveiled an America 250 tribute truck displayed at its Greensboro headquarters through July. National Politics: Attorney General Aaron Ford is leading a coalition opposing a proposed USPS rule they say could restrict mail-in voting.
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