AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPublic Health: The CDC’s National Wastewater Surveillance System faces steep federal funding cuts in President Trump’s budget plan, raising alarms that the U.S. could lose a key early-warning tool as a new COVID-19 “cicada” variant spreads. Local Health & Safety: Veterinarians warn North Carolina cat owners about “bobcat fever” (cytauxzoonosis), a tick-borne illness spread by Lone Star ticks, urging consistent flea-and-tick prevention and keeping cats indoors. Nursing Home Watch (CMS): New CMS Q1 2026 data spotlights wide performance gaps across the state, with several facilities earning 5-star ratings (including Clapps Nursing Center in Guilford and Abernathy Laurels in Catawba) while others scored 1 (like Camellia Gardens in Vance and Fletcher Rehabilitation in Henderson) and some reported substantial fines. Immigration Language: A new White House “aliens.gov” site uses “aliens” rhetoric aimed at immigrants, drawing criticism for dehumanizing wordplay. Community & Culture: A free Milepost Music concert featuring Scott Ainslie is set for June 7 at Mabry Mill on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
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