AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoNCHSAA Leadership: Brad Alford is set to become the next commissioner of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association, starting a transition Aug. 24 and taking the job Oct. 1. STEM & Forestry Pipeline: A Youth STEAM Summit in Rocky Mount brought students together for hands-on STEM, forestry, and agriculture career sessions, including a VR experience and goal-setting keynote. Local Business Growth: Burlington leaders voted to pursue a state commerce grant to help Alamance Foods expand, adding a drinkable yogurt line and cold storage. Election Rules Debate: North Carolina voters are still grappling with new election law changes, including photo ID requirements, mail-ballot grace-period changes, and limits on early voting. Data Center Pushback: Alamance County commissioners discussed a potential moratorium on new data centers in unincorporated areas, aiming to buy time for buffers and guidelines. Public Health Watch: Cyclosporiasis concerns continue as the outbreak expands, with officials tracking cases and food safety fallout. Digital History: The state’s Archives and History launched an online exhibit on a Civil War raid, “The USS Underwriter Raid.”
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