AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoLocal Water Crisis: Durham moved straight to Stage 2 mandatory water restrictions June 15 after Lake Michie fell to about 40% capacity, with officials warning the drought is hitting earlier than past events. Energy Reliability: Duke Energy says its self-healing grid tech is reducing outage impacts in Catawba County, serving more than 66% of customers there and helping avoid thousands of outages since 2022. State Politics & Taxes: North Carolina lawmakers are pushing two voter-facing constitutional proposals—capping the personal income tax rate at 3.5% and limiting property tax increases after revaluations—setting up a major ballot decision. Public Safety: Federal prosecutors charged a Raleigh-area man with threatening to kill President Trump and referencing pipe bombs in Facebook videos. Community & Culture: Gov. Josh Stein presented the Order of the Long Leaf Pine to Charlotte leaders including Mayor Vi Lyles and Panthers owner David Tepper. Sports & Entertainment: The Old Opera House’s New Voice Play Festival returns with four comedy one-acts, plus audience voting for top prizes.
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